OWR Crawler Loader

The Illinois Office of Water Resources (WTRRES422) awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract to Altorfer Inc. on September 17, 2025, with a total contract value of $449,553.75. The contract is set to be completed by June 30, 2026, and focuses on the procurement of heavy equipment for water resource management operations. The primary asset being acquired is a full-sized track loader with low ground pressure capabilities, as specified in the contract documentation.

In addition to the primary track loader, the contract includes two optional attachments: a ripper/scarifier and pallet forks. These attachments suggest the equipment will be used for versatile earth-moving, landscaping, or infrastructure maintenance tasks typical of water resource management projects. The competitive sealed bidding process indicates that multiple vendors were evaluated before Altorfer Inc. was selected as the prime contractor, ensuring the state received competitive pricing and met its equipment procurement requirements.