27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54580 | IDNR Land Management Soil Sampling

Solicitation 27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54580 is issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Office of Land Management for soil sampling and analysis services across various state park and conservation areas, including Pere Marquette State Park, Pyramid State Park, and Rice Lake State Conservation Area. The vendor is responsible for collecting soil samples in accordance with University of Illinois Agronomy Handbook standards, requiring a minimum of five cores within 10 feet of predetermined sampling points at a frequency of at least every five acres. Samples must be taken from a depth of 0 to 7 inches. The required laboratory analysis must report soil pH, Phosphorus, and Potassium levels, with final nutrient reports and recommendations submitted electronically to the agency. The contract will be awarded to the compliant low bidder on a per-line-item basis. Selected vendors must adhere to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which include a five-year warranty on supplies and a 30-day notice period for termination for convenience. Mandatory insurance requirements include General Commercial Liability of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence, Auto Liability of 1,000,000 dollars, and statutory Worker's Compensation. Additionally, vendors must comply with Illinois equal opportunity laws, prevailing wage requirements, and cybersecurity certifications. All work performed is considered work for hire, granting the State of Illinois exclusive ownership of all deliverables.