DNR - Wood Chippers

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is procuring six wood chippers for use across the state. The wood chippers must meet specific performance and safety requirements, including a minimum 125 horsepower engine, 48-inch in-feed table width, and a manufacturer's safety system. The contract will have an initial term from the last dated signature of the parties until June 30, 2019, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten (10) years. Bids are due on February 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM, and the pricing for the six wood chippers shall be firm, with no expenses allowed beyond the total purchase cost. This solicitation does not contain any small business, minority, female, person with disability, or veteran small business participation goals, but subcontracting is allowed, and the Vendor must disclose any subcontractors with an annual value over $50,000. Funding for this contract will come from IDNR appropriations, and the total payments shall not exceed the maximum amount stated in the contract.

The contract was previously awarded to Vermeer Sales & Service, Inc. through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder being selected. The previous unsuccessful bidder, Tiles In Style, submitted a bid of $3,900,000. The procurement included Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation, with 100% BEP utilization but no Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization. The contract value is $242,988 for the six wood chippers.