District 9 Slope Mower

This state contract opportunity issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) seeks to procure Diesel Powered Remote Controlled Slope Mowers. The mowers must meet various technical specifications, including a minimum 39 HP Tier IV compliant diesel engine, ability to operate on B20 biodiesel fuel, rubber tracks, a 51" minimum hydraulic flail mower width, a cutting height range of 4" to 12", and a remote control transmitter with a 950' minimum range. Bidders must provide detailed literature on the units and complete a specification compliance questionnaire. IDOT reserves the right to review bids and determine if any specification differences impact the units' capability, reliability, or cost-effectiveness. The successful vendor must provide training, filters, blades, manuals, and diagnostic software, and the mowers must come with a minimum 1-year warranty. Bids are due by June 22, 2018.

The contract 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, current contractors, or existing infrastructure/technology that requires integration. While the contract does not specify the award value or budget range, it notes that funding for these items will lapse on August 31, 2018, indicating a time-sensitive nature to this procurement.