SMALL PURCHASE WITH SPECIAL CONDITIONS -IDNR Conservation World Straw Bales

The State of Illinois, through the Office of Strategic Services, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued at $3,400.00 to Rex D. Evans (Vendor ID V00018410) on July 1, 2026. The contract is designated as 27-422DNR-STRAT-P-98837 and has a completion date of June 30, 2026. The prime contractor is obligated to supply 425 standard straw bales to Conservation World, with each bale measuring 14 inches in height, 18 inches in width, and between 36 to 40 inches in length, at a unit price of $8.00 per bale.

Delivery of the straw bales is coordinated for July 15, 2026, and will be conducted under a large tent at the performance location of One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, Illinois 62702. The contract pricing includes freight costs on a Free on Board (FOB) Destination basis, with all logistics and transportation expenses the responsibility of the prime contractor. This small purchase contract represents a straightforward commodities acquisition for conservation purposes within the State of Illinois.