D4, D5, D7 Shoulder Disc

The state of Illinois is procuring shoulder discs, which are attachments for tractors or motor graders used in Department of Transportation maintenance operations. The required specifications include a disk that can be easily attached to a tractor hitch or motor grader moldboard, with 12-16 discs that are 22 inches in diameter and weigh 25 pounds each, mounted on a 2-3 inch diameter, 83-inch shaft carried in a 5x5-inch or larger steel frame with lifting eyes. The attachment must be able to remove berms and level surfaces in sod, gravel, or asphalt. Bidders must submit descriptive literature, specifications, and proof of the manufacturer's experience and parts/service availability within Illinois. Delivery time and warranty requirements are also specified. Bids will only be accepted from established manufacturers or authorized dealers. The contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and the state reserves the right to waive minor variances, with serviceability as a factor in the award. The solicitation closes on May 27, 2020.

The contract documents also require vendors to provide information about their Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration status, certifications about lobbying activities and current/pending state contracts, and taxpayer identification details. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The contract value or budget range is not provided in the information given.