NIGP 94762: Maintenance and Repair, Forestry Equipment

NIGP 94762 Maintenance and Repair, Forestry Equipment, an Item code, covers the acquisition and replacement of specialized forestry machinery used by state and local conservation and land-management agencies. State and local governments under this code procure new and replacement forestry equipment such as compact track loaders, mulchers, and related heavy machinery designed for forest management, land clearing, and vegetation control operations. The issuing bodies are primarily conservation districts, forest preserve districts, and county environmental agencies responsible for managing public lands and natural areas. Equipment specifications typically emphasize operational capacity, engine power, safety certifications (ROPS, FOPS standards), and warranty coverage to support multi-year field deployments.

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois posted a competitive sealed-bid solicitation (SB-FP-16-2526) on May 18, 2026, for one new 2026 ASV RT-135 Forestry Compact Track Loader or equivalent replacement, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026. The solicitation required detailed technical compliance—132 horsepower diesel engine, 4,150 pounds rated operating capacity, hydrostatic drive system with rubber tracks, and integrated machine diagnostics—along with mandatory site visits prior to bid submission and a pre-bid meeting available at the District office in Geneva, Illinois. The contract award was anticipated for July 14, 2026, with delivery required by June 30, 2027, and bidders obligated to post performance bonds for 100 percent of contract value and maintain commercial general liability coverage of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence. The source provides no other recent opportunities under this code.