DNR Purchase of Deck for Hydro-Ax

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is requesting bids for the purchase and installation of a new front-mounted mulcher deck for their existing Hydro-Ax 721E equipment. The IDNR's Heavy Equipment Crew maintains a variety of equipment used statewide for various construction and maintenance projects, and this new deck is needed to replace the old and worn deck on the Hydro-Ax. The scope of work outlines the specific requirements for the new deck, including a cutting width of approximately 78 inches, at least 30 knives, hydraulic requirements, a rotating speed of 2,500 rpm, and other features. The contractor will be required to mount the new deck onto the existing Hydro-Ax, provide one-day of training to IDNR staff, and submit an operation and maintenance manual. The work must be completed within 90 days of the awarded bid date. The procurement also includes standard contract terms and conditions, such as insurance requirements, use of new products, steel procurement, final cleaning, warranty, payment terms, and an administrative fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. Bids must be submitted through the BidBuy system, and the award will be made to the lowest responsible bidder. The IDNR is not obligated to award a contract pursuant to this request.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified bidders, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IDNR has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor have they specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IDNR has also not provided any information about the possible award value or budget range for this procurement.