26-422DNR-RESCO-B-51204 | Asian Carp/Common Carp Fish Collection Schafer Fisheries

Solicitation 26-422DNR-RESCO-B-51204, issued by the Illinois Office of Resource Conservation and posted on February 19, 2026, concerns the Asian Carp/Common Carp Fish Collection project. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois standard terms and conditions, which include requirements for the vendor to maintain specific insurance coverages, including one million dollars per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability, and two million dollars for the annual aggregate. The vendor must also provide worker's compensation insurance as required by law and indemnify the State of Illinois against liabilities arising from negligent performance or intellectual property infringements. Key administrative requirements include compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Vendors are required to pay prevailing wages when applicable and must adhere to equal opportunity requirements under 44 ILL. ADM. CODE 750. Invoicing typically occurs at the completion of the contract, with a strict deadline of July 31 for expenses incurred through June 30. The contract includes a minimum twelve-month warranty on supplies and allows the State to terminate for convenience with thirty days' written notice. Additionally, the State reserves the right to conduct background checks on vendor personnel and prohibits the employment of State employees during the contract term.