AGR - Land and Water - Waterway Construction - Zell Farms

This state and local contracting opportunity is for Waterway Construction services at Zell Farms, located in Effingham and Fayette Counties in Illinois. The project is being managed by the Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Land and Water and is to be funded through a locally held account, with payment available to the vendor immediately following completion of the project. The scope of work includes excavation, earthfill, and the furnishing and installation of materials for a grassed waterway, as detailed in the provided construction plans. The contract requires all work to be completed by December 31, 2022, and the vendor must provide documentation of all materials used. A mandatory bidder's conference is scheduled for January 19, 2021 at the project site, and quotes must be submitted electronically through BidBuy or via email. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price quote.

Subcontractors are not allowed for this project. Vendors must submit either FORMS A or FORMS B with their quote if the amount is $50,000 or higher. The total contract value is firm, but the specific award amount is not provided. The project is funded through a locally held account, and no information is given regarding set-asides, incumbent vendors, or existing infrastructure requirements. The key contacts for the project are Elliot Lagacy and Chelsea Sidener.