DNR Carlyle Lake SFWA, AATV Group Purchase

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to purchase three (3) Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicles (AATV) for the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. The AATV are required to traverse various terrains including deep water and mud, with the primary purpose of transporting personnel and equipment on waterfowl wetland sites. The solicitation provides detailed technical specifications for the AATV, including engine size, load capacity, speed, and other features. Vendors must be authorized wholesalers/retailers of the AATV and are required to provide operational training and documentation upon delivery. The contract will commence upon execution and expire on June 30, 2022, with no option for renewal. Vendors must submit their pricing proposals electronically through the BidBuy system, with the State reserving the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not indicate any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside goals. Subcontracting is allowed, with vendors required to disclose any subcontractors expected to receive $50,000 or more under the contract. The State of Illinois requires vendors to be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to respond. No incumbent vendor information or budget range was provided in the documents. The procurement is subject to various Illinois state laws, regulations, and certifications related to vendor qualifications, conflicts of interest, political contributions, and other compliance requirements.