Sm SS for Phychotech BOW T Holland

This is a small purchase contract opportunity with sole source conditions posted by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. The contract is for the provision of virtual workshops on the collection, handling, and shipping of samples collected during harmful cyanobacterial blooms using rapid HAB test kits, as well as the performance of cyanobacteria identification, enumeration, and biovolume estimates on 75 samples. The contractor, PhycoTech, Inc., will provide a total of six virtual workshops over the contract term from the date of execution through March 31, 2024. The contract specifies firm pricing for the virtual workshops and the 75 rapid HAB test kits, with a total contract amount not to exceed $20,025. The contract outlines the State's right to terminate the agreement for cause or convenience, as well as provisions related to subcontracting, invoicing, record retention, and other standard business terms.

The contract does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is PhycoTech, Inc., and the contract requires the vendor to comply with prevailing wage laws and provide lien waivers upon request. The contract is subject to the State Prompt Payment Act, and the vendor must maintain detailed records for audit purposes and indemnify the State against any claims or liabilities. The contract is governed by Illinois law, and any disputes must be filed with the Illinois Court of Claims.