AGR - FSAP - Animal Mass Mortality RFI

The State of Illinois Department of Agriculture has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for full-service emergency response management of livestock carcass removal during a mass animal mortality event. The RFI seeks information from respondents regarding industry standards, processes, guidelines, and required qualifications for carcass disposal, including compliance with state regulations, best practices for disposal methods, staffing and emergency response capabilities, and personal protective equipment requirements. The RFI also requests organizational information such as the respondent's name, company description, and contact details. While this RFI is not a procurement method and will not result in a contract award, the information received may be used to inform a future solicitation. Responses to the RFI will be publicly available, and the Department of Agriculture reserves the right to conduct informal meetings with respondents. The RFI does not include any pricing information, as respondents will be disqualified from bidding on future related procurements if they provide pricing details. The RFI also states that failure to respond does not preclude participation in any future procurement process, and the Department of Agriculture will not be responsible for any costs incurred by respondents.

This RFI does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFI also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide any information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFI does not include any details regarding possible award values or budget ranges.