Johnson-Sauk Trail - Commercial Grade Lawn Mower

Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area in Kewanee, Illinois is requesting bids on one commercial-grade lawn mower with a bid due date of August 19, 2026 — a seven-day solicitation window from the August 12 posting.

The scope is a brand-new, unused zero-turn mower with a 25 horsepower minimum, 72-inch cutting width, diesel engine, adjustable cutting height, Tweel turf tires or puncture-proof casters, suspension seat, and foldable rollover protective structure (ROPS) with seatbelt and side discharge capability. The specification document explicitly permits equivalent products if bidders demonstrate equivalency, with the burden of proof on the bidder; brand names are provided solely to describe desired quality standards and performance characteristics.

Pricing includes freight delivered FOB to Johnson-Sauk Trail State Recreation Area at 28616 Sauk Trail Road, Kewanee, Illinois 61443. The equipment must carry standard manufacturer's warranty with warranty documentation provided. Upon delivery, the vendor must provide operator training, two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, and maintain authorized wholesaler or retailer status for the product.

State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions apply. Vendors must carry general commercial liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, with the State named as additionally insured, plus auto liability and workers' compensation coverage as required by law. Subcontractors require prior written approval. The contract is subject to appropriation availability and may be terminated by the State for convenience with thirty days' written notice or immediately for cause.

No contract value, contract term, set-aside or preference program, incumbent, or evaluation criteria are identified in the solicitation documents.