Mower Specs B 51286.docx

This is a specification document for a competitive bid solicitation issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) on behalf of the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD). The contract is identified as 26-444DHS-ISDIS-B-51286. The document establishes technical requirements for qualified vendors, requiring them to be established manufacturers or authorized dealers who are obligated to service the equipment sold and provide proof of authorization upon request.

The specification details a 72-inch diesel zero-turn mower with a minimum 37.4 horsepower engine, 12-gallon fuel tank capacity, hydrostatic transmission, and capability to operate on diesel or biodiesel (up to B20). The equipment must include standard 26x12-12 drive wheels, 15x6-6 caster wheels, a digital multi-function display, dynamic dual-hand braking system, parking brake, hydraulic oil cooler, rollover protective structure, and operator presence starting system. The warranty requirement is 36 months or 1,500 hours, whichever comes first, with no hour limitation during the first 24 months. Delivery must occur Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. to the address specified in BidBuy. The contract term extends from the last date of both signatures through June 30, 2026. No pricing information, set-asides, or option periods are specified in this requirements document.