DNR Mason State Nursery- Greenhouse Updates

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking bids for the repair and re-glazing of the greenhouse located at the Mason State Tree Nursery. The project requires the selected contractor to perform all necessary repairs and replace the existing glazing materials on the 100 ft 6 in long by 33 ft wide by 8 ft 8 in tall greenhouse structure. The contractor must have a minimum of 10 years of experience in the commercial greenhouse industry and provide documentation of at least 5 similar projects. The work is expected to be completed within 240 days of the contract award or Notice to Proceed. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible and qualified bidder, and the IDNR reserves the right to reject any or all bids. Interested bidders must attend a mandatory site visit prior to submitting a proposal, and bids are due by a specified deadline date.

The procurement does not specify any set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or any existing contractors are not identified. The project may be funded in whole or in part by tax-exempt bonds, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided in the available documentation.