IDNR Frank Holten State Park Tractor Leases

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is soliciting lease proposals for two tractors to support operations at Frank Holten State Park in East St. Louis, Illinois. The procurement encompasses a large tractor with a minimum 145 horsepower engine equipped with a closed cab featuring heat and air conditioning, front wheel assist, three rear hydraulic inputs, joystick-controlled loader, and power steering, as well as a smaller tractor with a minimum 100 horsepower engine featuring an open cab, front-wheel assist, three rear-mounted hydraulic inputs, joystick-controlled loader, and power steering. Both units must be new, unused, and free from defects, with all pricing quoted FOB destination to 4500 Pocket Road, East St. Louis, Illinois 62205, including freight costs. Vendors must be authorized wholesalers or retailers of the specified equipment and must submit quotes containing the manufacturer name, make, model number, and complete specifications along with standard manufacturer's warranty information. Upon delivery, vendors are responsible for installing applicable attachments, providing comprehensive operator and maintenance training, and delivering copies of operating and maintenance manuals. The opportunity was posted on March 25, 2026, with proposals due by April 1, 2026.

The standard terms and conditions governing this procurement establish uniform contractual requirements applicable to all Illinois state contracts, including compliance with the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, a $15 fee requirement for minority contractor initiatives on contracts exceeding $1,000, and prevailing wage obligations where applicable. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate and are required to retain records for three years (or five years if federal funds are used). The State of Illinois retains all intellectual property rights and may terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause; all contract obligations remain contingent upon legislative funding approval. No specific contract award values, budget ranges, incumbent vendor information, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, or existing infrastructure integration requirements are detailed in the available procurement documents.