DNR Carlyle Lake SFWA, AATV Group Purchase

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is procuring three (3) Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicles (AATVs) for the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The AATVs must be able to traverse various terrain types, including deep water and mud, and be used for the transport of personnel and equipment. The contract will commence upon execution and expire on June 30, 2022, with a maximum total term of ten (10) years. Bids are due by April 6, 2022 at 1:00 PM CST, and the award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler/retailer of the AATV and provide operational training and warranty documentation upon delivery.

The solicitation has no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals. The contract was awarded to Logistics365, Inc. for a total award amount of $113,805.12, with no certified Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran's Business Program (VBP) firms utilized. The only other bid was submitted by Hydraterek, Inc. for $214,080.00. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined, and vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) with an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to respond.