Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-RESCO-B-53699
Illinois DNR solicits oak tree seeds for Mason State Nursery seedling production
Posted
August 13, 2026
Respond By
August 20, 2026
Identifier
27-422DNR-RESCO-B-53699
NAICS
111421, 113210
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Resource Conservation, is seeking bids for the supply of tree seeds to support seedling production at Mason State Nursery in Topeka, Illinois. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Resource Conservation, Forest Resources Division - Products Requested: - Red Oak (Quercus rubra) seeds: 5,000 units - White Oak (Quercus alba) seeds: 4,000 units - Bur Oak (Quercus macrocarpa) seeds: 7,000 units - Pin Oak (Quercus palustris) seeds: 500 units - Requirements: - All seeds must be Illinois ecotype and source information must be provided with the bid - Seeds must be shipped F.O.B. destination to Mason State Nursery; shipping costs included in bid - The department reserves the right to reduce seed quantities by up to 10% to meet budget constraints - Award may be made based on lowest total price or by line item - No specific OEMs or branded vendors are mentioned, as the procurement is for agricultural seed products - Procurement is classified as a Small Purchase and is open to all qualified vendors
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of tree seed for seedling production at Mason Nursery. The items are to be shipped F.O.B destination to Mason State Nursery in Topeka, Illinois, with shipping costs included in the bid price. The solicitation includes various types of oak seeds with specified quantities. The department reserves the right to reduce seed quantities by 10% to meet budget constraints and will award based on the lowest total price for all line items or by line item if necessary.