DNR shelbyville sfwa tractor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, through Moultrie County, issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of one new, full-cab, front-wheel-assist diesel tractor with loader and accessories for the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area, located at 562 State Highway 121, Bethany, Illinois. The procurement sought equipment equivalent to a Kubota M6-141DTC-F with minimum specifications including 140 gross horsepower at the crankshaft, 110 gross horsepower at PTO, a 6.0-liter turbo diesel engine, 24 forward and 24 reverse transmission, full factory cab with heating and air conditioning, front-wheel assist, and an end-loader with 84-inch bucket and 48-inch forks capable of lifting a minimum of 5,500 pounds. The tractor will serve as the primary mowing and disking unit for the West Okaw Unit, comprising 2,700 acres of the 6,400-acre facility. Bidders were required to submit offers electronically through the BidBuy platform by the posted deadline, with delivery required by May 31, 2026, on an F.O.B. destination basis to the Bethany location. The procurement was awarded on January 9, 2026, based on lowest responsive and responsible bid evaluation, with German-Bliss Equipment Inc. selected at a total award value of $120,065.00. Vendors were required to be authorized wholesalers or retailers capable of providing manufacturer's standard warranty, operator and maintenance training upon delivery, two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, and ongoing service capability.

The procurement contained no Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Business Program set-asides or utilization requirements, with zero percent allocations for both set-asides. All vendors responding to this solicitation were required to submit either a Vendor Disclosure form or an IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, along with Standard Illinois Certifications addressing criminal history, financial responsibility, employment practices, environmental compliance, and procurement integrity requirements. The contract was contingent upon availability of funds and could be terminated or suspended without penalty if the Illinois General Assembly failed to appropriate sufficient funds or if the Governor decreased the Agency's funding. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more were subject to a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee deducted from the first payment. Vendors were required to maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. The contract term commenced upon last signature and extended through May 31, 2026, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years including any renewals or extensions.