Attachment J - References~5.pdf

STATE OF ILLINOIS

REFERENCES AND ACCEPTABLE SERVICES

C.2. REFERENCES

Financial Institution Reference: Bidder must provide one reference letter from a financial institution attesting to the Bidders financial ability to perform the contract. If the bidder cannot obtain a letter prior to the bid due date and time, the bidder may provide a letter signed by the Bidder authorizing IDNR to contact the financial institution to attest to the Lessee financial ability. The letter must be on official letterhead and contain the name of the institution and contact information. The contract cannot be awarded until the requested document has been received.

C.3. ACCEPTABLE SERVICES IN LIEU OF CASH PAYMENTS

All lease items are an example and are non-inclusive items (items MUST be approved by the Site Superintendent, District Wildlife Biologist and Agricultural Lease Program Manager) to be used by the Lessee on/or for the benefit of the lease site. The following service items (labor) are considered acceptable as the Department’s lease payment if provided directly by the Lessee, using equipment listed on the equipment list (Attachment G) contained within the prospective Lessee’s bid packet. The Comprehensive Environmental Review Process (CERP) must be utilized for any management activity that could potentially affect threatened and endangered species – natural areas and nature preserves, wetlands, cultural resources and other management activity that affects soil disturbance, water flow, including quality and air quality. Refer to the Department’s CERP manual for applicable exemptions and procedures (will be provided to the awarded Lessee upon request). If the Lessee is requested to perform any of the acceptable services listed below, the Lessee shall be reimbursed in accordance with the University of Illinois established rates located at http://farmdoc.illinois.edu/manage/machinery/. Lessee shall receive prior Agency approval for acceptable service projects which may exceed an accumulative total of 10% of the lease value or $10,000.

Any proposal for items should be submitted in writing for consideration not less than 10 working days prior to initiation of the work whenever possible. In the case of priority or emergency work, telephonic or in person consideration may be appropriate.

Attachment J http://farmdoc.illinois.edu/manage/machinery/