IDNR Land Management Soil Sampling

Solicitation 27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54580, issued by the Illinois Office of Land Management, seeks a vendor to perform soil sampling and analysis across multiple regions, including Site M State Fish and Wildlife Area and various units of Pyramid State Park. The primary objective is to monitor agricultural soil health by collecting samples from predetermined locations. The scope requires sampling at least every 5 acres, with a minimum of 5 cores collected within 10 feet of each sampling point at a depth of 0 to 7 inches. All work must adhere to the University of Illinois Agronomy Handbook standards. The vendor must provide lab analysis reporting pH, Phosphorus, and Potassium levels, with final nutrient reports and recommendations submitted electronically. The performance period for sampling is scheduled from mid-October through late November, following the fall harvest, with a final delivery deadline for all samples by December 1, 2026. Awards will be made to the compliant low bidder on a per-line-item basis. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which include a five-year general warranty for supplies and services. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability, and comply with state mandates regarding prevailing wages, equal employment, and cybersecurity risks. All deliverables are considered work for hire, with sole ownership granted to the State of Illinois.