DNR - Compact Diesel Utility Tractor and Implements FY26 Rebid - IRAP

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure a compact diesel utility tractor with multiple implements through an IRAP (Illinois Replacement Acquisition Program) rebid for fiscal year 2026. The procurement involves a diesel-powered, turbocharged 4WD tractor with 38-62 horsepower, featuring a hydrostatic transmission and a closed station cab equipped with heat/AC, defrost kit, and LED work lights. The tractor must include loader arms with a material bucket, true 3rd function hydraulics, and a quick attach coupler. Eight specific attachments are required for the tractor package, including a claw grapple, pallet forks, rotary mower/cutter, tandem 3-point disc harrow, rotary tiller, box scraper, landscape rake, and ballast box. The contract opportunity was posted on October 7, 2025, with proposals due by October 16, 2025. Vendors must be prepared to provide a comprehensive tractor system that is Cat 1 Quick Hitch compatible and capable of supporting multiple agricultural, landscaping, and maintenance applications.

Potential bidders must comply with extensive state certification requirements, including 33 specific compliance standards covering business practices, employment policies, tax compliance, and ethical guidelines. The procurement appears open to a wide range of vendors, though there are likely preferences for minority-owned and disadvantaged business enterprises based on standard Illinois procurement practices. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the tractor and implement system suggests a significant investment. Vendors must be prepared to meet stringent legal and operational requirements, including maintaining detailed records for three years, providing comprehensive insurance coverage (including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability), and adhering to state and federal regulations. Failure to comply with certification standards could result in contract voiding, suspension, debarment, or other significant penalties. The contract is contingent on appropriation availability, with the state reserving the right to terminate the agreement if funding is insufficient or decreased.