RENEWAL NOTICE-DQSF-Faming and Manure Removal Services

The state of Illinois, specifically through the Department of Agriculture and involving Piatt County, has issued a renewal notice for farming and manure removal services during the 2025 Du Quoin State Fair. This procurement opportunity (Bid Number B-47527) represents a contract renewal for agricultural services, with a specific focus on maintaining and preparing the fairgrounds for the event. The primary contractor, Alan R. Bowers JR, will provide comprehensive farming and manure removal services, which are critical for maintaining the agricultural facilities and grounds of the state fair. The contract duration is from May 4, 2025, to May 3, 2026, with a total renewal value of $203,260.80. The renewal is being processed in accordance with existing contract terms, and the State Procurement Officer (SPO) signed the document on April 22, 2025, with a proposal due date of May 8, 2025.

The contract renewal demonstrates no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged businesses, as the document indicates 0% utilization for both the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP). No additional subcontractors are noted in the renewal documentation. The procurement appears to be a direct renewal with the incumbent vendor, Alan R. Bowers JR, suggesting a continuation of established services rather than a competitive solicitation. The total contract value of $203,260.80 represents the financial scope for the one-year service period, which covers agricultural maintenance and manure removal services specific to the Du Quoin State Fair's operational needs. The renewal references the original solicitation (Bid Number B-27327), indicating this is a continuation of previously established contractual arrangements for fair ground maintenance services.