RENEWAL NOTICE: AGR-EP-Aerial Spraying

This is a renewal notice for aerial gypsy moth treatment services procured by the State of Illinois Department of Agriculture through the Chief Procurement Office. The procurement covers aerial spraying services utilizing five specified treatment products: Foray 48 B, Foray 76 B, Mimic, Dimlin, and Gypcheck, with pricing structured on a per-treated-acre basis. The renewal extends an existing contract originally awarded under Bid Number B-32500 for an additional three-year term commencing January 18, 2026, and concluding January 17, 2029. This renewal was executed without competitive re-solicitation, as permitted under the terms of the original contract agreement. The due date for this renewal notice is January 29, 2026, with the posting date of January 15, 2026. Vendors responding to this renewal must comply with all 34 mandatory certifications outlined in the State of Illinois Standard Certifications document, addressing vendor eligibility, legal standing, criminal history disclosures, financial integrity, environmental protection, labor practices, non-discrimination policies, and cybersecurity standards, among other compliance requirements.

This renewal contract carries no set-aside designations for business enterprise programs or veterans business programs, as both BEP and VBP utilization percentages are listed at zero percent. The incumbent contractor is Hendrickson Flying Service, which continues under the renewal award. The total contract value for the three-year renewal period is $556,000.00. Vendors must maintain active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and provide complete disclosure documentation, including taxpayer identification information and certifications regarding ownership interests, lobbying activities, and existing state contracts where annual contract value exceeds $100,000. All subcontractors engaged in contract performance must also comply with the same certification requirements and include these certifications within subcontract agreements. Vendors must certify compliance by the contract execution date and, given the contract duration exceeding one year, must recertify annually by January 1st of each fiscal year.