AGR-ISF B and G- Heavy Duty Tractors

The Illinois Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Building and Grounds is seeking to procure two heavy-duty tractors through an electronic competitive solicitation. The specific equipment requirement is for two 2023 John Deere 6R 196 Tractors with 180 HP PTO power (approximately 225 HP engine power), which must include three mechanical SVC's, a 114 L/Min hydraulic pump, automatic stabilizer bars, and specific tire configurations (710/7038 rear tire 31.13" and 600/65R28 front tire 24.2"). Vendors must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers with a minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience and the ability to provide readily available parts and service within Illinois. The contract term runs from the date of execution through June 30, 2025, with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order. Delivery will be to the Springfield Building and Ground facility at 801 E. Sangamon Avenue in Springfield, IL. The solicitation requires electronic submission only, as per CPO Notice 2023.12, with proposals due by January 7, 2025.

The procurement is classified as a small purchase utilizing state funding for fiscal year 2025, with pricing to be F.O.B. destination and all transportation and handling costs included in the unit price. Vendors must complete and submit several mandatory disclosure forms, including the Vendor Disclosure (formerly Forms A), IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure (formerly Forms B), and provide proof of active vendor registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway. The vendor must maintain insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence in General Commercial Liability, Auto Liability (including Hired and Non-owned Auto coverage), and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned, vendors must certify they are not barred from state contracts and disclose any potential conflicts of interest. The solicitation does not specify a precise budget range, but as a state procurement for two heavy-duty tractors, it is likely to be a significant investment aligned with the Department of Agriculture's equipment needs.