AGR-API-Romer Wheat Kits 2026

The Illinois Department of Agriculture Industry Regulation has awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Romer Labs, Inc. (Vendor ID: V00018204) with a total contract value of $4,075.50. The contract was awarded on May 13, 2026, with a completion date of August 13, 2026, establishing a three-month performance period. The contracting organization, identified as AGINDREG406, procured these goods under a small purchase authority, which typically streamlines the acquisition process for lower-value items.

Under this contract, Romer Labs, Inc. will deliver 11 units of Agristrip Pro Deoxynivaenol Watex test kits (40-pack configuration) at a unit price of $370.50 per package. These testing materials are classified under commodity code 10006320 and represent diagnostic or analytical products likely used for agricultural regulatory compliance or quality assurance purposes. The specific focus on deoxynivalenol (a mycotoxin commonly found in grains) suggests the products will support the Department's food safety or crop quality monitoring functions within Illinois.