D6 Boom Mowers

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of boom mowers by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) on behalf of St. Clair County. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks responses from vendors to provide mid-mounted, hydraulically powered boom mowers to be installed on existing IDOT tractors. Bidders must provide descriptive literature, proof of manufacturing experience, and availability of parts and service within Illinois. The successful bidder will be responsible for mounting the mowers on provided tractors and delivering the fully operational units. The mowers must meet detailed requirements for reach, cutting capacity, hydraulic systems, and operator controls. The contract will be awarded to the bidder that can best meet IDOT's requirements, with serviceability being a key factor. The initial contract term is upon execution through June 30, 2023, with a total term not to exceed ten years. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by July 19, 2022.

This contract opportunity does not include any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. While the total payments under the contract shall not exceed the maximum amount stated in the IFB, pricing must be provided on a per-unit basis. The contract is subject to the availability of appropriated funds, and the State may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice. The previous contract for boom mowers was awarded to Rahn Equipment for $149,422.86 over an initial 10-month term, with 0% Business Enterprise Program and Veteran Business Program participation.