Brush Chippers D1, D3, D4, D6, D8

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to procure Brush Chippers for Districts 1, 3, 4, 6, and 8, specifically targeting two distinct models: a 19-inch capacity and a 12-inch capacity diesel-powered chipping machine. The procurement requires detailed technical specifications, including a minimum 173 horsepower Tier 4 compliant diesel engine for the 19-inch chipper and a minimum 74 horsepower engine for the 12-inch model. Bidders must submit comprehensive documentation, including a specification questionnaire, descriptive literature, and compliance with highway-speed trailer and chassis requirements. The solicitation mandates that successful vendors provide on-site training, deliver equipment in first-class operating condition, and offer warranty, parts, and service support within Illinois. The formal Invitation for Bid (IFB) was posted on November 13, 2024, with bid responses due by December 5, 2024, and the contract term extending through June 30, 2027.

The procurement has established 0% goals for minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business participation, indicating no specific set-aside requirements for these enterprise classifications. Bandit Industries Inc. has been identified as the awarded vendor for this contract, with a total award amount of $492,991.44, having been selected as the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract explicitly prohibits the use of remanufactured or reconditioned equipment, mandating that all equipment must be newly manufactured. Vendors must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers and are prohibited from using subcontractors. The procurement documents specify that delivery will be F.O.B. destination during regular business hours, with the State reserving the right to accept or reject any proposed exceptions to standard contract terms and conditions. The contract pricing is estimated rather than firm, and the State maintains the right to statutory offset in payment processes.