Jubilee College SHS Tractor and accessories

The State of Illinois, on behalf of Jubilee College Secondary High School, is soliciting bids for the procurement of a tractor with compatible attachments and accessories for grounds maintenance and facilities management purposes. The primary equipment consists of a Kubota L4802HST tractor with a Kubota LA766 front loader equipped with 3rd function hydraulics, or equivalent models as determined by the buyer. Supporting attachments include a Land Pride STB1584 snow trip blade attachment (or equivalent) and a Land Pride GR1525 stump grinder attachment (or equivalent), with all items required to be fully compatible with the primary tractor unit. All equipment must be brand new, unused, and free from defects, with vendors required to provide manufacturer names, make and model numbers, detailed specifications, standard manufacturer's warranty information, and two copies of operator and maintenance manuals upon delivery. Installation of attachments and training on equipment operation and maintenance are required upon delivery when applicable. The solicitation permits "or equal" product submissions, provided bidders clearly identify items by brand name and model number and include descriptive literature demonstrating that proposed products meet salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics; the burden of proof that a product is equal rests with the bidder. Delivery is required to 11817 Jubilee College Road, Brimfield, Illinois 61517, with freight costs included as FOB Destination. The bid is due on February 19, 2026, with award to be made to the compliant low bidder for the total price across all line items.

The procurement is subject to the State of Illinois standard certifications and terms and conditions applicable to all state contracts, requiring vendors to certify compliance with 33 distinct mandatory requirements including educational loan defaults, criminal convictions, environmental violations, delinquent state debt, tax compliance, drug-free workplace requirements, anti-discrimination practices, prevailing wage requirements for public works, and cybersecurity clearance standards. Vendors must carry general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. The State of Illinois has established business preferences under the Illinois Procurement Code, including Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference, which bidders may claim if applicable by submitting required affidavits or designations. The solicitation permits vendors to offer alternative tire configurations (R1 Ag Tread, R3 Turf Tread, R4 Industrial Tread, or R14 Hybrid Tread), with buyer preference for R14 Hybrid Tread, and allows for alternative snow blade cutting edge materials (steel or polyurethane) and hydraulic cylinder configurations. The specifications reference detailed technical documentation for Kubota L02 Series tractors, Land Pride snow trip blade and stump grinder attachments, and related implements to establish baseline performance and operational requirements. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation documents.