DNR Mason Nursery Seed Bed Soil Fumigation

The State of Illinois is soliciting bids for a soil fumigation project at the DNR Mason Nursery. The contractor will be required to provide all labor, equipment, and chemicals to inject approximately 290 lbs. of a methyl bromide and chloropicrin gas mixture into the soil to a depth of 10 inches, covering it with a plastic tarp. The work must be completed between September 2, 2020 and October 16, 2020, weather permitting, and the contractor must have the necessary permits, licenses, and expertise to fumigate up to 14 acres per 8-hour day. The solicitation includes standard state contract terms and conditions as well as the required Forms B certifications and disclosures. No details are provided regarding pricing, set-asides, incumbents, or funding sources. The total annual value of the contract is over $50,000, though the exact award amount is not specified. The solicitation has a due date of September 1, 2020, and the contract appears to be for a single-year term with no information on renewal options or the potential for multiple awards.