Heritage Herbicide Storage Units

This state and local contract opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is for the purchase and delivery of three prefabricated chemical storage buildings to be located in Prairie Ridge State Natural Area, Jubilee College State Park, and the IDNR office in Charleston. The buildings must provide safe and secure storage for herbicides, pesticides, and other hazardous chemicals needed for the maintenance of IDNR properties. The awarded vendor must have at least 3 years of experience in the commercial safety storage product industry and be able to provide documentation of at least 5 similar projects. The buildings must be delivered by June 30, 2023, and the detailed technical requirements, including size, construction, electrical components, and warranty provisions, are specified in the Invitation for Bid (IFB) document. Pricing shall be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system, and the contract will be awarded to the compliant low bidder.

This contract opportunity does not include any subcontracting or small business set-aside requirements. The total contract value is anticipated to exceed $50,000, and the award was made to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Safety Storage, Inc., for a total of $200,282.64. The initial term of the contract is from the date of execution through December 31, 2023, with the option for up to three renewal terms. The contract will be funded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.