Center Pivot irrigation system for Mason State Nursery

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Resource Conservation (RESCONSERV422), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to GROWMARK, INC. on September 30, 2026, for the procurement and installation of a center pivot irrigation system at the Mason State Tree Nursery. The contract, valued at $55,846.15, encompasses the complete delivery and installation of a new center pivot irrigation system designed to service 34 acres, including removal and disposal of the existing system. The equipment specifications require a 632-foot machine length with 3 or 4 towers and an end gun, operating at 400 gallons per minute flow rate at 20 pounds per square inch, with galvanized-coated 6-inch tube spans and appropriate nozzle sizing to deliver 10.5 gallons per minute per acre. The contractor is required to be an authorized wholesaler or retailer of the manufacturer and must provide all labor for installation on the existing concrete pad, including plumbing and electrical work, as well as operator and maintenance manuals and training upon delivery.

The contract period extends from the September 30, 2026 award date through June 30, 2027, with performance to be completed at the Mason State Tree Nursery facility. The contract is funded through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's Forest Stewardship Program under a Build America Buy America project and incorporates comprehensive federal compliance requirements including the Davis-Bacon Act, the Build America Buy America Act, and applicable federal acquisition regulations. GROWMARK, INC. is required to maintain financial records for three years following project completion and comply with all applicable federal and state regulations, including prevailing wage obligations where applicable, and maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate.