27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54349 | DNR Prairie Seed Mix for Purdueville PHA - Champaign County

Solicitation 27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54349 is issued by the Illinois Office of Resource Conservation for the procurement of a prairie seed mix to be used at the Purdueville PHA in Champaign County. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide specific quantities of various seed species for 45 acres, including Little Bluestem, Sideoats grama, Virginia wildrye, and Canada wildrye. Notably, seeds for Purple coneflower and Pale Purple Coneflower must be hulled. All supplies must be of merchantable quality, free from defects for five years, and comply with all federal laws and regulations regarding manufacturing, packing, and labeling. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, with payments processed according to the State Prompt Payment Act. Invoicing generally occurs upon contract completion, though invoices for services through June 30 must be submitted by July 31. The agreement is contingent upon the availability of funds and may be funded in part or full by federal sources. The vendor is required to maintain general commercial liability and worker's compensation insurance, pay prevailing wages where applicable, and adhere to strict confidentiality and work-for-hire ownership terms. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract with 30 days' written notice for convenience or immediately if health, safety, or property are jeopardized.