B48318 Bid Addendum with Vendor Signature.docx

This document is an Addendum #1 for a solicitation by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for herbicide procurement, specifically contract number 25-422DNR-RESCO-B-48318. The addendum modifies Line Item 10, changing the unit of measurement from gallons to pounds, specifically for Oust or equivalent (Sulfometuron Methyl) in 3-lb containers. Bidders are required to acknowledge the addendum by signing and returning it with their bid package. The bid submission deadline is August 22, 2025, with bids remaining valid for 90 days after opening, and the contract will run from final execution through June 30, 2026, with a potential maximum term of ten years including renewals.

The procurement is partially funded through the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education Federal Assistance Program, with delivery requirements specifying F.O.B. destination to the ORC Gibson City Office. Vendors must meet comprehensive qualification standards, including maintaining $1,000,000 in general liability insurance and $2,000,000 in annual aggregate coverage. The contract includes provisions for minority and disadvantaged business participation, with a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee required for contracts over $1,000. Award will be made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, evaluated based on line item pricing, with subcontractors permitted and extensive documentation required to demonstrate compliance with state and federal procurement regulations.