IDNR Mason Nursery Tree Seed

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for tree seeds to supply the Mason Nursery facility, with bids due August 20, 2026. Bidders must complete and submit pricing on a standardized spreadsheet template covering multiple seed varieties and quantities specified for the nursery's operational and reforestation needs.

Vendors must certify compliance with 34 distinct certification categories under the State of Illinois Standard Certifications document, including legal entity status, criminal history, financial obligations, employment practices, environmental compliance, and procurement integrity. These certifications apply to all subcontractors and must be renewed annually by January 1 for contracts exceeding one year. Non-compliance carries significant consequences, including potential contract voidance, vendor suspension or debarment, and civil or criminal penalties. False statements material to these certifications expose vendors to liability under the Illinois False Claims Act.

The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions govern the contract, establishing payment procedures under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund. Prevailing wage requirements apply to relevant service categories. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. All work products are deemed work-for-hire owned exclusively by the State unless otherwise agreed in writing. The State may terminate for convenience with 30 days' written notice or for cause immediately. Contract performance is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly or availability of federal funding sources. Vendors must maintain books and records for three years (five years if federal funds are used) and are subject to audit by state authorities.