AGR - Land and Water - Waterway Construction - Zell Farms

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Agriculture (IDOA), is seeking quotes for waterway construction services at the Zell Farm located in Edgar County. The work involves excavation, earthfill, and the furnishing and installation of materials for a grassed waterway. The selected vendor will be responsible for removing trees, stumps, brush and debris from the site, salvaging topsoil, and vegetating the waterway as soon as possible. The services are to be completed by December 31, 2022. The IDOA will only accept electronic quotes submitted through BidBuy or via email, with no paper submissions allowed due to COVID-19 restrictions. No specific response dates, due dates, site visits, bidder's meetings, award dates, or contract term are provided.

The contract does not allow for subcontractors, and the price is to remain firm with no expenses allowed. The funding source is state funds, and there are no small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned set-asides mentioned. The IDOA has not listed any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement documents do not include any information on possible award values or budget ranges.