McHenry County Conservation District Native Seed Purchase Bid #0826-08-01
Mchenry County Conservation DistrictSpecial District · Woodstock, IL- Due
- Sep 10, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Aug 26, 2026
- Primary contact
- Laurie Ryan
- (815) 338-6223
The 30-second brief
The McHenry County Conservation District is soliciting sealed bids under Bid #0826-08-01 for the purchase of native seed to be sown across 342 acres of various habitat types. The procurement includes a wide variety of grass, forb, and sedge species such as Asclepias syriaca, Elymus canadensis, and Rudbeckia hirta, with specific requirements for seed origin within 200 miles of central McHenry County, IL. Bidders must provide pure live seed (PLS) for grasses and meet 95% purity standards for forbs and sedges. Deliveries are required to be made to the Natural Resource Management South Facility in Huntley, IL, no later than November 13, 2026. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026, at the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Ringwood, IL.
Native seed mixes, Seed origin description, PLS value labeling
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Summary
The McHenry County Conservation District is soliciting sealed bids under Bid #0826-08-01 for the purchase of native seed to be sown across 342 acres of various habitat types.
The procurement includes a wide variety of grass, forb, and sedge species such as Asclepias syriaca, Elymus canadensis, and Rudbeckia hirta, with specific requirements for seed origin within 200 miles of central McHenry County, IL. Bidders must provide pure live seed (PLS) for grasses and meet 95% purity standards for forbs and sedges. Deliveries are required to be made to the Natural Resource Management South Facility in Huntley, IL, no later than November 13, 2026. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2026, at the Lost Valley Visitor Center in Ringwood, IL.
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Native seed mixes
- Seed origin description
- PLS value labeling
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Contract/Bid Form
- Bidder’s Certification
- Anticollusion Compliance Affidavit
- Seed Forms
- Submit to
- Lost Valley Visitor Center, 6310 Harts Road, Ringwood, Illinois, 60072
- Scope location
- Woodstock, IL
- Reported agency
- McHenry County Conservation District
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Mchenry County Conservation District?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 10, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Lost Valley Visitor Center, 6310 Harts Road, Ringwood, Illinois, 60072. For questions, contact Laurie Ryan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Mchenry County Conservation District in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Laurie Ryan at (815) 338-6223. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Native seed mixes, Seed origin description, PLS value labeling. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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Where can I find more RFPs from Mchenry County Conservation District?
All active and historical solicitations from Mchenry County Conservation District are tracked and searchable. As a special district agency, Mchenry County Conservation District regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Contract/Bid Form, Bidder’s Certification, Anticollusion Compliance Affidavit, Seed Forms. Review the full document from Mchenry County Conservation District for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Woodstock, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.