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The contract focuses on implementing cover cropping strategies aimed at enhancing soil health, minimizing erosion, and advancing conservation goals at Rend Lake. This work aligns with the requirements set forth by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and the Conservation and Erosion Reduction Program (CERP). The effort is part of a subcontract under the title "Cover Crop and Soil Health Management," classified under NAICS code 115116, which pertains to planting crops. Performance of the contract will take place in Springfield, Illinois, with coordination from the Office of Realty and Capital Planning. The initiative seeks to support sustainable land management practices that contribute to long-term environmental benefits in the Rend Lake area, meeting both state conservation directives and specific programmatic objectives.

General Info

Implement cover cropping to enhance soil health, reduce erosion, and meet Illinois conservation goals.

Agency

Illinois → Office of Realty and Capital Planning

NAICS

115116 - Farm Management Services

Place of Performance

Springfield, IL, 62702, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 26-422DNR-REALT-B-49083.

The full solicitation package (10 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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26-422DNR-REALT-B-49083 | 26AL2014 Rend Lake S.F.W.A. Farm Lease

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PostedSep 18

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AgencyIllinois → Office of Realty and Capital Planning

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Organization / AgencyIllinois → Office of Realty and Capital Planning

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Implementation of cover cropping strategies to improve soil health, reduce erosion, and support conservation objectives at Rend Lake in alignment with IDNR and CERP requirements.

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