Center Pivot irrigation system for Mason State Nursery

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for a center pivot irrigation system at Mason State Nursery in Topeka, Illinois under a federally funded Forest Stewardship Program contract (BIL Revegetation project #23-DG-011094200-90), with bids due September 8, 2026.

The scope requires a new center pivot irrigator covering 34 acres with a 632-foot machine length, 3 or 4 towers with end gun, and 400 gallons per minute at 20 PSI flow rate. The control panel must include auto reverse, end gun shutoff, stop-in-slot, and low pressure shut-off capabilities in a weathertight, corrosion-resistant enclosure. The system must feature galvanized coated components, nozzles delivering 10.5 gallons per minute per acre at 0.55 inches per day application rate, and an end gun capable of 40 to 300 gallons per minute at 40 to 110 PSI covering a 90 to 150-foot radius. Equipment must be brand new, unused, and free from defects. The bid price must include disassembly and removal of the existing center pivot, erection of the new system on the existing concrete pad with plumbing and electrical connections to existing infrastructure, freight FOB destination, standard manufacturer's warranty, two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, and training on operation and maintenance upon delivery. All parts, tools, and accessories required for proper operation must be included.

Bidders must be authorized wholesalers, retailers, or certified dealers with dedicated service and parts departments for the manufacturer supplying the equipment. All bids must identify the manufacturer name, make, and model number with complete specifications.

The contract is funded through federal Forest Stewardship Program assistance and is subject to comprehensive federal compliance requirements including 2 CFR Part 200, FAR 31.2, Davis-Bacon Act prevailing wage, Buy American Act provisions, and state certifications under the Illinois Procurement Code. Standard Illinois insurance requirements include $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate commercial general liability coverage. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions Version 23.2 govern the procurement. Records retention is required for five years due to federal funding.