Herbicide for Multiple DNR Sites

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), through the Office of Resource Conservation (RESCONSERV422), awarded a contract to Long Forestry Consultation LLC for the procurement of herbicides used in wildlife restoration and land management. The contract, identified as Open Market Competitive Sealed Bidding 25-422DNR-RESCO-P-87379, has a total contract value of $16,560.00 and covers the period from October 20, 2025, to June 30, 2026. The primary line item includes Roundup Pro or equivalent (Glyphosate Isopropylamine Salt plus Surfactant) in 2.5-gallon containers, with shipping costs included in the bid price.

The procurement is part of the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education Federal Assistance Program, funded by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. The contract authorizes the purchase of herbicides for treating noxious and invasive plants across Illinois state parks and DNR sites. Delivery will be F.O.B. to the Gibson City Office, with vendors required to provide original manufacturer packaging and current safety data sheets. The award was made through a competitive bidding process on the BidBuy electronic platform, with the contract selecting the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidders across multiple chemical types.