DNR Native Grass and Flower Mix for Burning Star SFWA

This state and/or local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of native grass and flower seed mix for the Burning Star State Fish and Wildlife Area (SFWA) managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The scope includes furnishing and delivering pre-mixed seed for two distinct projects covering approximately 120 total acres. The Burning Star project requires 5.53 lbs/acre of a 22-species native prairie grass and forb mix, while the Sibley project requires 4.67 lbs/acre of a 16-species native prairie grass and forb mix. The total seed costs are $97 per acre for Burning Star and $472 per acre for Sibley. Vendors must include all shipping and handling costs in their bids. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 30, 2020.

The state has not indicated any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this opportunity. There are also no details provided regarding incumbent vendors or contractors, nor any information on existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the documentation, though the total seed costs for the two projects could provide an estimate of the total award value.