26-422DNR-DIREC-B-50809 | DNR North Point Marina SP - QBS Hydraulic Dredging Investigation and Recommendation

Solicitation 26-422DNR-DIREC-B-50809, issued by the Illinois Office of Realty and Capital Planning, seeks professional engineering and ecological permitting services for hydraulic dredging at the North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. The primary objective is to remove accumulated material impeding harbor navigation, utilizing the existing inner harbor alcove for material storage and handling. The scope of work includes collecting sediment and water quality samples to define PCB concentrations, performing field batch tests for liner materials, delineating the Ordinary High Water Mark for Lake Michigan, and developing final design-level project plans and a design support report for IEPA permitting. Additional deliverables include an Engineer's Estimate of Probable Cost, a permitting and construction timeline, and the preparation of submittals for IDNR Part 3704 Public Waters and USACE Nationwide permitting. The project is proposed on a time and materials basis with a fee not to exceed 24,750 dollars. The contract is governed by the Illinois State Standard Terms and Conditions V23.2, requiring compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code, the State Prompt Payment Act, and prevailing wage laws. The vendor must maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability, and provide a twelve-month warranty on services. All deliverables are considered work for hire, with the State of Illinois retaining sole and exclusive ownership. The agreement includes a seven-day written notice period for termination and requires mandatory mediation for dispute resolution. Funding is contingent upon the availability of appropriations from the Illinois General Assembly or federal sources.