IDNR Starved Rock Wood Chipper

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is procuring a new wood chipper for use at Starved Rock State Park in Lasalle County, Illinois. The wood chipper must have a minimum 70 horsepower diesel engine, 180 lb-ft of torque, and a 15-gallon fuel tank. The infeed table must be at least 52 inches wide and capable of handling material up to 12 inches high by 17 inches wide. The wood chipper must have a 270-degree chute rotation, a hydraulic system with at least a 7-gallon tank, and an electrical system with standard gauges. The equipment must come with a minimum 1-year/1,000-hour warranty, training on operation, and operation and maintenance manuals. Proposals are due by February 24, 2020.

No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are provided. The procurement documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or award value for this contract opportunity is also not specified.