Lincoln's New Salem SHS Tractor

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site is procuring a complete tractor system with multiple attachments through a small purchase procurement process. The solicitation, posted December 29, 2025, with a due date of January 6, 2026, seeks a new, unused, and defect-free Kubota B2601HSD-1 compact diesel tractor (or equivalent) featuring a 24.3 HP diesel engine, front wheel assist, and 19.5 HP PTO capacity. The procurement includes four integrated attachments: a Kubota LA435 front loader with 948 lbs lift capacity and 54-inch quick attach bucket, a Kubota RCK60-32 60-inch mid-mount mower deck with three blades and right-hand discharge, a Land Pride STB1060 60-inch front-mounted snow trip blade with hydraulic angle and quick attachment capability, and a Land Pride SGC0660-71 60-inch claw grapple featuring seven bottom and six top teeth constructed of 5/16-inch AR400 steel with 35-inch jaw opening. All equipment must be delivered FOB Destination to 15588 History Lane, Petersburg, Illinois 62675, with vendors required to be authorized wholesalers or retailers capable of providing service support. The solicitation explicitly permits "or equal" submissions, requiring bidders to submit complete specifications and descriptive literature demonstrating product equivalency with the burden of proof on the vendor. Vendors must provide standard manufacturer's warranty information, two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, on-site installation of attachments, and comprehensive training on equipment operation and maintenance upon delivery.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations or restrictions limiting organizational eligibility, though the Standard Terms and Conditions note that minority contractor initiative contracts valued at $1,000 or more require a $15 fee. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, automobile liability coverage of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The State of Illinois retains sole ownership of all work product and intellectual property and reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice without penalty or further obligation. The specific award value or budget range for this procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation; however, the solicitation indicates pricing should include all freight costs to the delivery location, and vendors must include complete manufacturer information and specifications in their quotes.