Herbicide for Multiple DNR Sites

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) through the Office of Resource Conservation has awarded a contract to Conserv FS, Inc. for the procurement of herbicides used in wildlife restoration and invasive plant management. The contract, identified as Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding 25-422DNR-RESCO-P-87378, covers three specific herbicide products: Platoon (Dimethylamine Salt of 2, 4-Dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid) in 2.5-gallon containers, Beyond (Imazamox) in 1-gallon containers, and Oust (Sulfometuron Methyl) in 3-pound containers. The contract is part of a federally assisted program funded under Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) #15.611 from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

The contract has a total value of $10,761.51 and is set to be performed from the award date of October 20, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Delivery will be F.O.B. to the Gibson City Office, with shipping costs included in the bid price. The procurement was conducted through a competitive sealed bidding process, with the award made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each line item. The herbicides are intended for treating noxious and invasive plants at various state parks and sites throughout Illinois, with strict requirements for product packaging, safety data sheets, and production date limitations.