IDNR Mason Nursery Soil Fumigation

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a contractor to provide soil fumigation services at the Mason Nursery in Mason County, Illinois. The scope of work requires the contractor to apply a mixture of 80% Methyl Bromide and 20% Chloropicrin gas to approximately 290 lbs. per acre of soil at a depth of 10 inches, and cover the area with a continuous, hot glued, TIF plastic tarp. The work must be completed between September 1, 2022, and October 14, 2022, weather permitting. The contractor must have the necessary permits, licenses, expertise, equipment, and staff to fumigate up to 15 acres per day. The contract requires the successful vendor to adhere to COVID-19 protocols established by the state and provide all labor, equipment, and chemicals necessary to complete the soil fumigation project.

The contract opportunity has no set-aside designations, but the state's standard terms and conditions include requirements for compliance with civil rights laws, environmental and labor regulations, and prevailing wage laws. The contract is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds, and vendors must complete the state's standard certifications. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the provided information. The incumbent vendor or current contract value is also not included.