DNR Carlyle Lake SFWA, AATV Group Purchase

The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking to procure three (3) Amphibious All-Terrain Vehicles (AATVs) for the Carlyle Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area. The primary purpose of the vehicles is to transport personnel and equipment on waterfowl wetland sites, requiring the ability to traverse different terrain including deep water and mud. The opportunity is open through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with bids due by November 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM CST. The resulting contract shall commence upon the last dated signature and expire on June 30, 2022, with a maximum term of ten (10) years including any renewals. Pricing is requested as a lump sum including delivery, and the IFB does not indicate any set-asides or incumbent contractors.

The solicitation is open to all eligible vendors, with electronic submission through the BidBuy system required - no paper responses will be accepted. Vendors must complete various forms providing business information, certifications, disclosures, and financial details. The contract will be funded through the IDNR budget, but the total contract value or funding amount is not specified in the provided documents. The opportunity does not appear to have any designated small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-asides.