AGR - Land & Water - Seed, Chemical and Fertilizing Services -White Farm SP sole source conditions

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is issuing a one-year sole source contract for seed, chemical, and fertilizing services for the Henry White Research Farm located in St. Clair County. The contract requires the selected vendor, St. Clair Service Company, to supply approximately 37.5 acres of farmland with an estimated 46.25 tons of fertilizers, 3 tons of nitrogen, and other specified chemicals. The vendor will also be responsible for soil sampling, cover crop seeding, and multiple application trips over the contract term. The contract does not provide pricing details but notes that the total contract value is to be determined. The contract may be renewed for up to 10 additional one-year terms.

The procurement was conducted as a small purchase with sole source conditions, meaning there was no competitive bidding process. The contract does not mention any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document also does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the total contract value is not specified, the document indicates that funding will come from the Illinois Department of Agriculture's budget.