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Cover Crop Planting and Management

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Response Deadline11/25/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTC

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This subcontract for Cover Crop Planting and Management is issued by the Illinois Office of Realty and Capital Planning to support Illinois Department of Natural Resources farm lease projects. The selected provider will be responsible for supplying and planting cover crops to enhance soil health and reduce erosion for prime contractors. All work must be performed using specified seed varieties and equipment in strict accordance with the practices outlined in the Quick Reference Guide for Cover Crop Programs. The contract focuses on the delivery of established cover crops across designated acreage under NAICS code 115112. Interested parties must submit their responses by the deadline of November 25, 2026. This initiative serves as a critical component of the state's land management strategy to ensure sustainable agricultural practices on public lease lands.

General Info

Subcontract for cover crop planting and management for Illinois farm lease projects.

Agency

Illinois → REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

NAICS

115112 - Soil Preparation, Planting, and Cultivating

Place of Performance

Not specified

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

This scope was carved out of 27-422DNR-REALT-B-54199.

The full solicitation package (11 documents), including the RFP, is on the prime solicitation, not on this scope.

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27AL2217 Sangchris Lake State Park Farm Lease

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PostedOct 5

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Response DeadlineNov 25

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11/25/2026, 08:00:00 PM UTCin about 1 month

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AgencyIllinois → REALTYCAPPLAN422 - Office of Realty and Capital Planning

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Supplies and plants cover crops for prime contractors on Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) farm lease projects to improve soil health and minimize erosion. Implements practices described in the Quick Reference Guide for Cover Crop Programs (Attachment J) using specified seed varieties and seeding equipment. Delivers established cover crops on designated acreage.

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