Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54352

Native prairie seed mix for the Purdueville PHA restoration project

The Illinois DNR is seeking a 27-species native prairie seed mix for a 75-acre restoration project in Ford County. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Resource Conservation, Wildlife Resources Division. - Project and delivery: Purdueville PHA, Ford County; ship-to and bill-to location is the ORC Gibson City Office in Gibson City, Illinois. - Procurement: Quote request for native seed. The attachment lists 27 species and a total of 427.5 pounds of pure live seed (PLS); the bid schedule reportedly shows 28 items, so the item count does not align with the seed list. - Notable requirement: Pale purple coneflower (Echinacea pallida, 6 lb) and purple coneflower (Echinacea purpurea, 37.5 lb) must be supplied as hulled seeds. Quantities correspond to a 75-acre project and are specified as PLS pounds. - OEMs and named vendors: No OEMs, brands, or vendors are identified in the solicitation. - Seed mix: The 27 requested species, quantities, and seeding rates are itemized below.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking prairie seed mix for the Purdueville PHA project in Ford County. The bid schedule lists 28 seed items, including native grasses and wildflowers, with quantities specified in pounds. The source includes an attached seed list and identifies the NIGP classification as 790-15 (Field Seeds, Grains, etc.). Quotes are due October 8, 2026.

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