DNR - UTVs (7) plus Rubber Tracks

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is soliciting bids for procurement of seven (7) Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs) with rubber tracks through solicitation number 26-422DNR-RESCO-B-49874. The procurement requires 4x4 utility vehicles with specific technical specifications, including a minimum 65 horsepower engine, 850cc displacement, electronic fuel injection, 3-person seating capacity, and 1,500-pound payload capacity. All vehicles must be newly manufactured and of the current model year. Bids are to be submitted electronically through BidBuy, the state's online procurement system, with all required documents uploaded by November 12, 2025. The state will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest price, with a 90-day firm bid period. Bidders must complete the Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois, and Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan. The procurement is funded through the W-99R Federal Assistance Program (CFDA #15.611), and vendors are required to provide product literature, warranty documentation, operator manuals, and training on basic operation and maintenance.

The solicitation includes provisions for small business set-asides and minority contractor initiatives, with potential preference given to products manufactured in the United States. Bidders must have active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and comply with various state requirements, including disclosure of business operations and certifications from the Illinois Board of Elections and Secretary of State. Disadvantaged businesses, including minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned enterprises, are encouraged to participate. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is part of a federal wildlife assistance program with funds allocated through June 30, 2026. Vendors must meet compliance requirements related to labor practices, ethical standards, and potential conflicts of interest. The state reserves the right to reject any or all bids and may require additional information or clarification from bidders during the evaluation process. Subcontractors with annual values of $100,000 or more must also be disclosed, and the vehicles will be picked up by IDNR staff at the vendor's location.