DNR ATV Sprayer

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting bids for an ATV Sprayer system through a competitive procurement process. This procurement calls for the design, manufacture, and delivery of an all-terrain vehicle-mounted sprayer system capable of herbicide and pesticide applications across varied terrain types. The equipment must meet comprehensive technical specifications including defined engine specifications, pump capacity, tank volume, spray boom configuration, and operational capabilities suitable for mounting on a standard ATV frame. Key deliverables include a fully functional sprayer system with specified materials, construction standards, and integrated safety features that meet uniform technical performance standards. Required qualifications for vendors include the ability to demonstrate compliance with all stated specifications regarding equipment dimensions, weight capacity, fluid handling systems, and operational controls, as well as the capability to deliver equipment that performs reliably in field operations for vegetation management and environmental protection. The procurement was posted on May 1, 2026, with a proposal submission deadline of May 8, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize technical compliance with the detailed specifications document that establishes baseline requirements for bid comparison and vendor evaluation.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting eligible respondents to particular organization types. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology are not detailed in the provided materials. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available contract opportunity documents. All awarded contracts will be subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which require vendors to maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, maintain records for three years following completion, and assign all intellectual property rights to the State. Payment will be processed in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for work completed through June 30 required by July 31 of that year.