Job specs Guzy LWR FY21 23 forb seed .docx

Site Specific Job Specification Form FY23 & FY21 NAAF Stewardship Project Project Name: Prairie forb (wildflower) seed for Margaret Guzy Pothole Wetlands Land & Water Reserve Project Site Name and County: Margaret Guzy Pothole Wetlands Land & Water Reserve (Shelby County) DNR Site Name and County: Margaret Guzy Pothole Wetlands Land & Water Reserve (Shelby County) The following specifications shall be applied to the above-named job.

1. DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

GOAL: This contract will purchase 108 PLS (pure live seed) pounds of various native prairie forb (wildflower) species - midwestern ecotype prairie forb seed for delivery to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Charleston Office, 1660 W. Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920

1.1. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

1.1.1.1 Purchase of 108 PLS pounds (pure live seed) of midwestern ecotype prairie forb (wildflower) seed in the following amounts and species:

3 lb Aster, New England (Aster novae-angliae) 2 lb. Aster, Sky Blue (Aster oolentangiensis) 3 lbs. Beardtongue, White (Penstemon digitalis) 3 lbs. Bergamot, Wild (Monarda fistulosa) 5 lbs. Black-eyed Susan (Rudbeckia hirta) 2 lb. Blazing Star, Button (Liatris aspera) 5 lbs. Blazing Star, Prairie (Liatris pycnostachya) 3 lbs. Cinquefoil, Prairie (Potentilla arguta) 4 lbs. Compass Plant (Silphium laciniatum) 5 lbs. Coneflower, Pale Purple (Echinacea pallida) 5lbs. Coneflower, Gray- headed (Ratibida pinnata) 2 lbs Coreopsis, Tall (Coreopsis tripteris) 4 lbs. Coreopsis, Tickseed (Coreopsis lanceolata) 1 lb. Culver’s Root (Veronicastrum virginicum) 3 lbs. Cup Plant (Silphium perfoliatum) 3 lbs. Goldenrod, Gray (Solidago nemoralis) 1 lbs. Goldenrod, Showy (Solidago speciosa) 3 lbs. Indigo, White (Baptisia alba) 2 lbs. Ironweed, Western (Vernonia baldwinii) 3 lbs. Lespedeza, Roundhead (Lespedeza capitata) 3 lbs. Lespedeza, Slender (Lespedeza virginica) 2 lb. Milkweed, Butterfly (Asclepias tuberosa) 4 lbs Mountain Mint, Hairy (Pycnanthemum verticillatum) 4 lbs. Mountain Mint, Slender (Pycnanthemum tenuifolium) 1 lb. Obedient Plant (Physostegia virginiana) 5 lbs. Prairie Clover, Purple (Dalea purpureum) 5 lbs. Prairie Clover, White (Dalea candidum) 2 lb. Prairie Dock, (Silphium terebinthinaceum) 3 lbs. Quinine, Wild (Parthenium integrifolium) 5 lbs. Rattlesnake Master (Eryngium yuccifolium) 3 lbs. Rosin Weed (Silphium integrifolium) 1 lb. Shooting Star (Dodecatheon meadia) 4 lbs. Sunflower, Tickseed (Bidens aristosa) 4 lbs. Wingstem, Yellow (Verbesina helianthoides)

1.1.1.2 All prairie forb (wildflower) seed must have a geographical origin of Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Indiana, or Kentucky. If seed is not available from that geographical area, the closest seed source will be chosen if the price is within the budget for this purchase, approval must be given by the primary job coordinator prior to providing seed from outside the above listed geographical origin.

1.1.1.3 Seed must be high quality, viable seed that has been stored for no more than one year, is in good condition with no mold or mildew, and has been tested for purity and germination. Seed must be mechanically cleaned and have little or no dust, non-viable seeds, and inert matter.

1.1.1.4 Seed must have little or no weed seed contamination. Seed which is known to have weed contamination or low viability must be indicated as such on the bid.

1.1.1.5 Seed may not be treated with neonicotinoids or have originated from parent plants that were treated at any time with neonicotinoids.

1.1.1.6 Seed must be able to be delivered to Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Charleston Office, 1660 W. Polk Ave, Charleston, IL 61920 by June 30, 2024. A final invoice will be due by June 30, 2024.

1.1.1.7 All questions or communications related to this Project from the public or news media shall be forwarded immediately to the Primary Job Coordinator.

1.2. MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES

1.2.1. Invoices shall be submitted no more frequently than monthly.

1.2.2. A final invoice for the contract must be submitted by June 30, 2024.

1.3. VENDOR/STAFF SPECIFICATIONS: N/A

1.4. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: Not applicable.

1.5. SUBCONTRACTING:

1.5.1. SUBCONTRACTING: Subcontractors are allowed provided the subcontractor meets all the qualifications of the vendor in section 1.4. For purposes of this section, subcontractors are those specifically hired to perform all, or part of the work covered by the contract. If subcontractors shall be utilized, Vendor must identify the names and addresses of all subcontractors it shall be entering into a contractual agreement in the performance of this Contract, together with a description of the work to be performed by the subcontractor and the anticipated amount of money to the extent the information is known that each subcontractor is expected to receive pursuant to the Contract. Attach additional sheets as necessary. All information regarding subcontractors must be provided at the time of bidding.

1.5.2. If unanticipated subcontracting is needed during completion of the contract, Vendor must submit to the Primary Job Coordinator the names and addresses of all subcontractors, a description of work to be performed, and anticipated amount of money. Vendor must receive written approval for this subcontracting from the Primary Job Coordinator.

2. PRICING

1.1. TYPE OF PRICING: The Illinois Office of the Comptroller requires the State to indicate whether the contract value is firm or estimated at the time it is submitted for obligation. The total value of this contract is firm.

1.2. VENDOR’S PRICING:

1.2.1. Pricing shall be in the following format: Per Pound. See Bidbuy items tab

3. TERM OF CONTRACT:

1.1. TERM OF THIS CONTRACT: This contract shall commence upon the last dated signature of the Parties and shall terminate June 30, 2024.

1.1.1. In no event will the total term of the contract, including the initial term, any renewal terms and any extensions, exceed 10 years.

1.1.2. Vendor shall not commence billable work in furtherance of the contract prior to final execution of the contract except when permitted pursuant to 30 ILCS 500/20-80.

JOB ADMINISTRATION

Primary Job Coordinator:

Name: Morgan Wood Position: District Heritage Biologist Address: 1660 W. Polk Ave. Charleston, IL 61920 Phone number: (217)512-1032 email: morgan.walder@illinois.gov