DNR Purchase of Deck for Hydro-Ax

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking to procure a new front-mounted cutting deck for their Hydro-Ax 721E equipment used by the Heavy Equipment Crew (HEC) for various construction projects statewide. The new deck must have a minimum 86" and maximum 90" cutting width, a minimum of 31 knives, be hydraulically driven with a maximum operating pressure of 3500 psi and a maximum rotating speed of 2500 rpm. The contractor will be responsible for mounting the new deck, providing training, and submitting operation and maintenance manuals. The contract term is 90 days from the awarded bid date, and the work must be coordinated with the site superintendent. Insurance, material, and warranty requirements are specified, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder.

This procurement is open to all qualified vendors, but is subject to the State Prompt Payment Act and will include a $15 fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative that will be deducted from the first payment. The current incumbent vendor or contractor is not identified, and the budget range or possible award value is not specified in the provided documentation. All questions must be directed to the information contact listed in the BidBuy solicitation.