Wetland Restoration Crawford County, Illinois

Background
The WRE Wetland Restoration project is issued by the USDA in Crawford County, Illinois. The mission of this project is to restore wetland areas through various construction tasks, contributing to environmental conservation and habitat improvement.

The goal of the contract is to execute excavation, seeding, and habitat enhancement activities in a cost-effective manner, with a total construction magnitude estimated to be less than $25,000.

Work Details
The work includes the following key tasks:

1. Mobilization and Demobilization: This involves transporting contractor's personnel and equipment to the site, establishing necessary facilities, and cleaning up after project completion.

2. Excavation: Common excavation will be performed as per specifications, including disposal of excavated materials. Excavation types include common excavation (using heavy equipment) and rock excavation (requiring blasting).

3. Seeding: Preparation of seedbeds, placement of fertilizers, and seeding designated areas with specific seed types such as Switchgrass, Redtop, and Oats. Seeding operations must be completed within specified dates (August 1 to September 10).

4. Habitat Enhancement: Creating ditch blocks and habitat mounds as part of the restoration efforts. All work must comply with OSHA standards for safety and environmental regulations.

Place of Performance
The construction projects will be performed in Crawford County, Illinois.