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

This state contracting opportunity is a small purchase procurement issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture for Seed, Fertilizer, and Pesticide Application services on the Zell Farm located in Effingham and Fayette Counties. The vendor is required to provide and apply various seed, fertilizers, herbicides, and chemicals to the 194-acre farm, with specific application requirements and timelines outlined. Quotes are due electronically via email or the BidBuy system by February 8, 2022, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price. Vendors must be located within 60 miles of the farm and are not allowed to utilize subcontractors. The contract term is through November 30, 2022, with no renewal options specified.

Small, minority-owned, women-owned, persons with disabilities-owned, and veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to participate, but no set-aside percentages are noted. The total contract value is estimated, and expenses are not allowed. The procurement documents do not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.