IDOC-van-FY26-zero turn parts-KAC

The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Vandalia Correctional Center located in Vandalia, Illinois, has awarded a small purchase contract to Saify Traders LLC for specialized zero turn mower parts. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-426DOC-VANDA-P-85341, encompasses seven specific Toro-manufactured mower components, including rear cross shaft bearing supports (Model 127-0553), extension springs (Model 116-6317), cross shaft bearings for front and rear applications (Models 109-7173 and 109-9410), bearing supports, and a tall spring anchor.

The contract is valued at $127 and will run from the award date of August 20, 2025, through June 30, 2026. The procurement methodology allows for "or equal" submissions with the burden of proof on the bidder to demonstrate equivalent product quality and performance. Additional contract requirements include providing specification sheets and images of quoted items, as well as completing and uploading a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). Delivery is expected within 30 days of order placement, with acceptance occurring Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, and funded through the General Revenue Fund for fiscal year 2026.