DNR - Wildlife Resources UTV 2026

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is requesting a bid on one Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) with a proposal due date of September 29, 2026.

The UTV procurement is governed by the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education Federal Assistance Program (CFDA #15.611) under Federal Project #W-99-R-38, making it subject to FAR 31.2 (for commercial organizations), 2 CFR Part 200, the Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (for awards of $100,000 or more), the Clean Air Act, Federal Water Pollution Control Act, Davis-Bacon Act, and Build America Buy America Act requirements. The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer of the UTV model supplied.

The UTV must meet detailed performance and physical specifications: a 4-stroke, 2-cylinder, liquid-cooled gasoline engine with a minimum 65 horsepower and 850cc displacement; electronic fuel injection; a 3-person capacity with standard removable bench seat; payload capacity of at least 1,500 pounds and towing capacity of at least 2,000 pounds; dimensions of minimum 77 inches height, 64 inches width, 120 inches length, and 81-inch wheelbase; dry weight not exceeding 1,900 pounds; 4-wheel hydraulic disc brakes with electronic power steering; automatic fully-enclosed oil bath transmission with on-demand all-wheel drive / 2-wheel drive / turf mode; dual A-arm suspension front and rear with 10 inches of travel and 11 inches minimum ground clearance; 26x9-12 and 26x11-12 tires on 14-inch steel wheels; polyethylene cargo box with 1,000-pound capacity; front-mounted 4,500-pound winch with 50 feet of wire rope or steel cable; tip-out glass windshield, polyethylene roof, brush guard, rear clear panel, and reinforced heavy-duty bumper. A 2-inch rear hitch receiver is required.

The contractor must maintain satisfactory financial records for three years following project completion, comply with debarment and suspension certifications, provide credit to the DNR and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in all publications, and disclose all subcontractors prior to work commencement. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds and may be terminated without penalty if funding fails.