DNR Forestry Mulcher Tractor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), through its Office of Realty and Capital Planning, awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract (Solicitation Number: 25-422DNR-REALT-P-83350) to Altorfer Inc. for the procurement of a specialized forestry mulcher tractor. The contract, valued at $482,442.00, covers the acquisition of a self-propelled tractor with a mulching head, specifically a machine with a minimum 375 horsepower diesel engine and a FAE 300/U/PM-250 hydraulic mulching head, designed for creating, maintaining, and restoring wildlife habitat and clearing trails.

The contract was executed on August 5, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2026. The equipment will be delivered to the Heavy Equipment Crew Headquarters located in Pawnee, Illinois. The procurement was conducted through the state's BidBuy electronic procurement system, with the vendor required to provide a new machine with no more than 50 hours on the hour meter, include full manufacturer warranty, and conduct on-site training. The acquisition aligns with the IDNR's equipment modernization and habitat management objectives.