Mermet Lake Jon Boats

The State of Illinois, Office of Land Management, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued at $5,088.00 to Smart Innovations LLC (Vendor ID: V00028544) on May 8, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The contract encompasses the acquisition of two new aluminum jon boats, each with a minimum size of 12 feet in length by 32 inches in floor width, at a unit price of $2,544.00 per boat. Delivery to the performance location at 1812 Grinnell Road, Belknap, Illinois 62908, is included in the contract price.

This small purchase contract represents a straightforward procurement for equipment to support Mermet Lake operations within the Office of Land Management's purview. The contract performance period spans approximately seven weeks, from award through the June 30, 2026 completion date. As an open market small purchase, this procurement mechanism allows for expedited acquisition of supplies below established thresholds, facilitating the timely delivery of the specified vessels to support the state's land management activities in southern Illinois.