DNR - Trail of Tears State Forest 10. 5 ft. Single Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources to purchase a 10.5' Single Flex-Wing Rotary Cutter for use at the Trail of Tears State Forest in Jonesboro, Illinois. The technical specifications outline the minimum requirements for the cutter, including a cutting width of 120-126", a 540 PTO to accommodate a 60HP tractor, a minimum category 5 driveline with slip clutch, foam-filled tires, double row safety chains, 1/2" thick stump jumpers, a self-leveling hitch, and a 10 gauge steel deck capable of a 2" minimum cutting height. The cutter must be delivered to the Trail of Tears State Forest. The opportunity is open for responses until January 16, 2020.

No additional details are provided regarding set-aside designations, restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, incumbent vendors or current contractors, or the potential award value or budget range. The government file does not indicate if there are any existing technologies or infrastructure that require integration with the new cutter.