DNR Carlyle Lake SFWA, AATV Group Purchase

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is procuring three (3) 8x8 Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicles (AATVs) for use at the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. The AATVs must be able to traverse different types of terrain found in wetland areas, including deep water and mud, and will be used for the transport of personnel and equipment. The resulting contract will commence upon the last dated signature of the parties and shall expire on June 30, 2022, with no option to renew. Bids are due by December 28, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. CST, and the State will evaluate bids based on responsiveness and the lowest price. The procurement is being conducted pursuant to a State Procurement Office notice requiring electronic submissions only through the BidBuy procurement platform, with no paper responses accepted.

There is no small business set-aside, minority contractor initiative, or veteran small business participation goal associated with this solicitation. The solicitation was previously issued as Bid Reference Number 22-422DNR-DIREC-B-26425, but was subsequently cancelled as the State no longer required the supplies or services, and no responsive bids were received. The cancellation notice indicates this is a new solicitation. No information on incumbent vendors or current contract values was provided.