Seed List_Purdueville_Ford County.xlsx

This is a seed list attachment for a Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the Purdueville Public Housing Authority (PHA) project located in Ford County. The project encompasses 75 total acres and requires a comprehensive prairie seed mix containing 27 native species, including warm-season grasses (Canada wildrye, Little Bluestem, Sideoats grama, Virginia wildrye, and Western wheat grass) and native forbs and wildflowers (milkweed, asters, coneflowers, blazingstar, and various other native species). Each species is listed with its common name, scientific name, required seeding rate in pounds per acre (PLS lbs/ac) and ounces per acre (PLS oz/ac), along with corresponding cost per unit measurements.

The seed list provides detailed specifications for bidders to calculate total seed requirements and associated costs based on the specified application rates across the 75-acre project area. Pricing structure includes cost per pound and cost per ounce for Pure Live Seed (PLS), allowing vendors to submit competitive bids based on their current seed inventory and pricing. The document, dated September 9, 2026, establishes the baseline specifications and quantity requirements that seed suppliers must use to develop their proposals for this prairie restoration project.