Clinton lake SRA-utility tractor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is procuring a new utility tractor for Clinton Lake State Recreation Area through a small purchase procurement. The solicitation seeks a minimum 25-horsepower diesel tractor equivalent to a Kubota B2601HSD-1, with "or equal" products permitted if they meet specified salient characteristics. Required equipment specifications include a minimum 3-speed Hydrostat transmission, 4WD with R14 tires, 60-inch quick-attach bucket, front wheel assist, loader with quick coupler, minimum 72-inch mid-mower deck, three-point hitch, and drawbar. The tractor will replace equipment over 30 years old and will be used for primary mowing operations, moving picnic tables, and cleaning fire pits. Vendors must be authorized wholesalers or retailers capable of providing service and support; all equipment must be brand new, unused, and free from defect with pricing including freight FOB destination. Deliverables include the tractor with all specified attachments installed upon delivery, operator and maintenance training, standard manufacturer's warranty documentation, and two copies of operator and maintenance manuals. Bidders offering alternative products must clearly identify the item by brand name and model number, provide descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with specifications, and describe any modifications needed to conform to requirements, with the burden of proof resting on the bidder. The due date for proposal submission is January 6, 2026.

Illinois prevailing wage requirements apply to this procurement under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/.01 et seq.), requiring vendors to pay laborers and service workers no less than established prevailing wage rates by county and to verify current rates through the Illinois Department of Labor website. During periods of excessive unemployment, vendors must employ at least 90 percent Illinois laborers with limited exceptions available only through formal certification. Prior to work commencement, vendors must provide a surety bond in an amount not less than their bid with the surety company holding a minimum A- financial strength rating from recognized rating agencies. Standard state contract terms apply, including General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law. The contract is subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, and the State does not waive sovereign immunity; disputes shall proceed exclusively through the Illinois Court of Claims without binding arbitration. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the procurement documents.