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 specific prairie seed mix to be used for the Purdueville PHA project in Champaign County. The scope of work covers a total of 45 acres and requires the delivery of various grasses and forbs measured in Pure Live Seed (PLS). Notable requirements include the provision of Canada wildrye, Little Bluestem, and several species of coneflowers, the latter of which must be hulled. All supplies must be of merchantable quality, free from defects, and compliant with all federal laws regarding manufacturing, packing, and labeling. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions. Payment is processed according to the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoicing typically occurring upon contract completion. Funding is subject to availability and may include federal sources. Vendors are required to maintain general commercial liability and worker's compensation insurance, pay prevailing wages where applicable, and treat all state-provided information as confidential. The State of Illinois retains sole ownership of all work produced under this agreement as work for hire.