DNR - Wildlife Resources UTV 2026

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting for the purchase of one Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with a proposal due date of October 9, 2026.

The UTV must meet detailed mechanical and equipment specifications: a 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled gas engine with a minimum of 80 horsepower and 999cc displacement; automatic transmission with on-demand true all-wheel drive and 2-wheel drive; payload capacity of at least 1,500 pounds and towing capacity of at least 2,000 pounds; 3-person seating with removable bench; 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes; dual A-arm suspension with 10 inches of travel front and rear; electronic power steering with tilt; minimum ground clearance of 14 inches; dry weight not to exceed 1,900 pounds; polyethylene cargo box with minimum 1,000-pound capacity; tip-out glass windshield and polyethylene roof; front-mounted brush guard; and a 4,500-pound front-mounted winch with 50 feet of wire rope or steel cable with remote and dash-mounted switches. The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer of the product.

The contract is funded through the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education Federal Assistance Program (CFDA 15.611), administered by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Federal compliance requirements apply, including debarment certification, Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment compliance, Equal Employment Opportunity standards, Davis-Bacon Act compliance for construction contracts exceeding $2,000, and Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance for contracts exceeding $150,000. The State of Illinois standard terms and conditions govern the contract, including a $1 million general commercial liability insurance requirement per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, and a 3-year records retention requirement (5 years if federal funds are used). The contract may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' written notice.