D2 Slope Mower

This state and local contract opportunity posted by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is for the purchase of a diesel-powered, remote-controlled slope mower. The mower must meet detailed specifications outlined in the Request for Quote (RFQ), including a minimum 39 HP Tier IV compliant diesel engine, rubber tracks, a 51-inch minimum hydraulically operated flail mower, and a remote control with various operational functions. The selected vendor must deliver one mower unit to IDOT District 2 in Dixon, Illinois. Quotes must be submitted by March 19, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. IDOT will evaluate the bids to determine if any specification differences impact the unit's capability, reliability, or cost-effectiveness, and will select the winning vendor based on the lowest total bid for the product.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide any information about possible award values or budget ranges.