DNR-Rice Lake SFWA - Tractor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for a 140 horsepower tractor to support farming and maintenance operations at Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Canton, Illinois, with bids due September 1, 2026 via the BidBuy electronic procurement system.

The tractor must be a minimum 140 HP turbo diesel, 4-cylinder engine with 110 PTO horsepower, 24F/12R transmission with power reverser, mechanical front-wheel assist, hydraulic wet disc brakes, and standard cab with roll-over protection. The scope includes a loader prep kit, 85-inch bucket with grapple brackets, joystick controller, operator and maintenance manuals, and training upon delivery. The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer providing the manufacturer's standard warranty. Place of performance is Rice Lake SFWA at 19721 North US 24, Canton, Illinois 62644, with delivery FOB destination. Pricing must be firm at bid submission and include freight costs to the delivery location.

The initial contract term commences upon final execution and extends through June 30, 2027, with a maximum total contract term not exceeding ten years. The State will award to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening. No bid or performance bond is required.

Vendors must submit electronically through BidBuy a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan if applicable. All files must be in Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader format. For contracts valued $1,000 or more, a $15 fee applies under the Illinois Procurement Code, to be deducted from the first payment. The contract may be partially or fully funded with federal funds, with percentage and dollar amount disclosed upon notice of award. Illinois prevailing wage requirements apply, and the vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, plus worker's compensation insurance as required by law.