Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54349

Illinois DNR request for native prairie seed for the Purdueville PHA restoration project

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking native prairie seed for restoration of the Purdueville PHA project in Champaign County. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Resource Conservation, Wildlife Resources Division. - Procurement: Native prairie seed for a 45-acre restoration project, delivered to the DNR Gibson City Office. - Seed specification: Quantities are stated as pounds of pure live seed (PLS); pale purple coneflower and purple coneflower seeds must be hulled. - Items: The detailed attachment lists 26 species; the initial release also identifies western wheat grass, for 27 distinct species in the provided details. The release refers to 28 bid-schedule items, so confirm the complete schedule before quoting. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, brands, or vendors are named in the solicitation materials.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting quotes for prairie seed for the Purdueville PHA project in Champaign County. The bid schedule includes 28 seed items; the displayed items include Canada wildrye, little bluestem, sideoats grama, Virginia wildrye, and western wheat grass, with quantities specified in pounds. The seed list attachment provides the project species and quantities. Electronic quotes are allowed, and responses are due October 8, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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