Re-Bid RFQ Horticultural Program Items

The state of Illinois, specifically Kane County, has issued a re-bid Request for Quotes (RFQ) for equipment and growing supplies/products to support a new Horticultural Program for the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) youth. The program seeks to provide youth the opportunity to learn skills and training in the field of horticulture to better prepare them for life outside of state custody. The RFQ lists 37 line items for various greenhouse equipment, irrigation systems, hardscaping materials, and other horticultural supplies. Interested vendors must respond electronically through the Illinois BidBuy system and be registered at the time of submitting their offer. Vendors must complete the provided Pricing Sheet and submit it along with the required tax identification documents and vendor registration forms. The Agency will consider equivalent products that meet the specified requirements, and vendors must notify the Agency of any backorders or proposed substitutes. Payment will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the Comptroller may deduct a fee for the Minority Contractor Initiative.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for any specific business classifications, and the current incumbent contractor is not identified. The annual value of the contract is over $50,000, but the specific award value or budget range is not provided. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to be eligible to respond. The required certifications and disclosures relate to lobbying, disclosure of current and pending contracts, and taxpayer identification information, but do not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.