Disc Mower System for Heritage Division Prairie Ridge SNA

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, is procuring a disc mower system for use at the Heritage Division Prairie Ridge State Natural Area. The requested equipment is a 3-point hitch, Category II & III compatible disc mower system with a 10-foot or larger cutting width, eight cutter discs, and a 540 rpm PTO shaft. The mower must have a hydraulic lift system for transport, mechanical breakback protection, and a weight between 1,500 to 2,000 lbs. The equipment is to be delivered to the Prairie Ridge State Natural Area in Newton, Illinois. The bid specifications do not mention any pricing terms, set asides, incumbents, funding requirements, or other salient commercial details. The contract opportunity is for the purchase of one disc mower system, with no indication of renewal options or contract term length.

The procurement is subject to the State of Illinois' standard terms and conditions, which cover standard contract clauses related to payment, assignment, subcontracting, audits, force majeure, confidentiality, warranties, and termination provisions. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage laws, provide lien waivers, and maintain appropriate insurance coverage. The contract is also subject to a wide range of vendor certifications covering civil rights, educational loan defaults, pension contributions, business authorization, criminal convictions, tax delinquency, and environmental violations. No information is provided on set-aside designations, incumbent vendors, or budget ranges for the procurement.