DNR KICKAPOO-Agriculture Disk

The state and local contract opportunity posted by the State of Illinois is for the procurement of agricultural disks for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) in the Kickapoo region. The solicitation seeks a 26-inch diameter, pull-type disk with a clevis configuration. The contract will be awarded for a single agriculture disk, with technical specifications detailed in the provided questions and answers document. The procurement was originally designated as a small business set-aside, but a waiver has been requested due to the lack of qualified small business vendors and significantly higher pricing from small businesses compared to the estimated $34,000 cost. The contract opportunity is open to both small and non-small business vendors in the State of Illinois, with the key procurement dates being a September 23, 2022 due date and a September 8, 2022 posting date.

The contract is subject to the State of Illinois' standard terms and conditions, including requirements related to compliance with civil rights laws, employment practices, tax obligations, environmental regulations, and prohibitions on political contributions and conflicts of interest. Vendors must agree to adhere to any COVID-19 related safety protocols mandated by the Governor's Executive Orders, as detailed in the provided CPO Notice. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and the solicitation does not provide information on the overall budget or anticipated contract value.