Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-RESCO-B-53560

Soil Fumigation Services for Mason State Nursery, Illinois

This opportunity is for soil fumigation services at Mason State Nursery in Topeka, Illinois, managed by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Resource Conservation, Forest Resources Division. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Resource Conservation, Forest Resources Division - Products/Services Requested: - Soil fumigation services for up to 12 acres - Application of approximately 290 lbs. per acre of a gas mixture (80% Methyl Bromide, 20% Chloropicrin) - Injection to a depth of 10 inches - Covering treated area with a continuous, hot glued, totally impermeable film (TIF) plastic tarp - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or chemical manufacturers are named; the solicitation is open to qualified contractors with the required chemicals and equipment - Notable Requirements: - Contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and chemicals - No subcontractors allowed - Contractor must have all necessary permits and licenses, and comply with EPA regulations - Must be able to fumigate up to 12 acres in an 8-hour day - Work must be completed within a specified seasonal window - Chemicals required are regulated and require specialized handling and compliance - The project emphasizes environmental and regulatory compliance, as well as operational efficiency

Description

This solicitation is for soil fumigation services at Mason Nursery. The contractor is required to provide all labor, equipment, and chemicals to inject approximately 290 lbs. per acre of a mixture of 80% Methyl Bromide and 20% Chloropicrin gas to a depth of 10 inches into the soil, then cover it with a continuous, hot glued, totally impermeable film plastic tarp. The work must be performed between September 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026, weather permitting, and the contractor must have all necessary permits and comply with EPA regulations. The contractor should have the capability to fumigate up to 12 acres in an 8-hour day, and no subcontractors are allowed.

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