AGR - Land & Water - Seed, Chemical and Fertilizing Services -Zell Farm

This is a state and local contract opportunity posted by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for seed, fertilizer, and pesticide application services at the Zell Farm located in Edwards County. The Department is seeking a vendor to provide and apply various seed, fertilizers, herbicides, and chemicals to the 194-acre farm. The contract term is through November 30, 2022, and the vendor will be required to apply the products at the direction of the Department. Vendors must submit their quotes electronically via email or the BidBuy system by the due date of January 26, 2022. The Department will award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement documents outline the standard State of Illinois contract provisions, including requirements related to subcontracting, prevailing wage, and financial disclosures. The estimated annual value of the contract is not specified.