AGR-Land and Water-White Farm Seed Fertilizer

The Illinois Department of Agriculture's Land and Water division is seeking a vendor through a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions to supply and apply fertilizers, chemicals, seeds, and related agricultural services at the Henry White Research Farm in Millstadt, Illinois. The scope of work encompasses the procurement and application of multiple fertilizer products including nitrogen (UAN 17 and Urea 46-0-0), DAP 18-46-0, potash fertilizer, micronutrients (zinc, boron, and sulfur), and lime application across approximately 37.5 to 66 acres. Additional deliverables include corn chemical programs for no-till operations, fungicide application services across 40 acres, and DeKalb hybrid corn seeds (DKC 108-64 RIB or comparable), with estimated quantities of 18 tons of nitrogen UAN, 9 tons of DAP, 9 tons of potash, 120 tons of AG lime, and 18 units of seed. The vendor must be capable of providing services within 24 hours of notice and be located within 25 miles of the farm. All pricing must be submitted on a firm, fixed-price basis with F.O.B. destination terms, with all transportation, water charges, cleanup, and related costs incorporated into unit prices. The contract term runs from March 20, 2026, through March 19, 2027, with potential renewal up to a maximum of ten years total. The proposal submission deadline is March 17, 2026, with no specific bidder conference, site visit requirements, or award date indicated.

No set-asides or restrictions targeting disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses are indicated in the available contract documentation. The procurement does not permit the use of subcontractors, and the vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as an additional insured. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee, which will be deducted from the first check issued. The vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable and standard Illinois certifications. The maximum contract amount has not been specified in the available documentation and will be determined by the State prior to execution. Payment will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act.