DNR Argyle Backhoe Attachment

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has issued a solicitation for the procurement of backhoe attachments. The specifications require the backhoe attachment to have a minimum reach of 18 feet, accommodate a 1 cubic yard bucket, and meet specific hydraulic and electrical requirements. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by April 7, 2020. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for June 15th at the agency headquarters. Pricing for the backhoe attachments is to be provided on a per-unit basis. The contract term is for 3 years with two 1-year renewal options, and funding will be provided through the state's transportation infrastructure budget. The contract award is anticipated by August 1st.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements are specified. The total contract value or budget range is not provided in the information given.