Mason State Nursery - Front Mount Mower

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is procuring a diesel-powered front mount lawn mower for the Mason State Nursery through a competitive solicitation with a due date of April 17, 2026. The procurement seeks a 4-wheel drive, 72-inch front mount mower deck with a diesel engine rated at 35-40 gross horsepower, hydrostatic drive transmission with selectable 4-wheel drive and front differential lock, and a front-mounted, side-discharge mower deck with three blades capable of adjusting cut height from 1 to 5 inches. The equipment must include a hydraulic independent power take-off, power steering, tilt steering wheel, deluxe suspension seat with adjustable controls, 16-plus gallon fuel tank, 2-post foldable ROPS, seat belt, parking brake, overheating alarm, and multiple gauges and indicator lights. Qualified bidders must be certified dealers of the manufacturer with established service and parts departments capable of supporting the equipment. The bid price shall be all-inclusive, covering all shipping, handling, setup costs, and all standard accessories and equipment compatible with the mower, with units to be delivered completely assembled and operational. No specific evaluation criteria, site visits, or bidders' conferences have been identified in the solicitation documents.

This procurement is funded through the Forest Stewardship Program Federal Assistance Program (CFDA #10.678) administered through the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service under the BIL Revegetation Project #23-DG-011094300-090. Contractors must comply with extensive federal requirements, including debarment and suspension certifications, anti-lobbying certifications, Davis-Bacon Act compliance, Clean Air Act and Federal Water Pollution Control Act compliance for contracts over $150,000, Build America Buy America Act requirements, and domestic preference procurement standards. The contract documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, award values, or budget ranges. The contractor will be required to maintain satisfactory financial accounts and records for a minimum of three years following project completion and make them available to the Department, State Auditor General, or Attorney General for auditing. The contract is effective according to Section 3.1 of the associated contract or purchase order and is terminable for cause, convenience, or breach, with the Department retaining the right to terminate without penalty if appropriations become unavailable.