Mulching mower attachment for skid steer

The State of Illinois is requesting a bid on a mulching mower attachment for a skid steer loader, with bids due May 21, 2026.

The scope is a high-flow mulching mower attachment compatible with a Kubota SVL 95-2S tracked skid loader, capable of mowing brush and trees up to 8 inches in diameter at breast height. The attachment must be 74–76 inches wide with a 61-inch working width, weigh a minimum of 2,790 pounds, and feature a 20-inch rotor diameter operating at 2,000 RPM with 30 double carbide tools on a drum-style rotor. The hydraulic system must accommodate a flow range of 30–50 GPM at a maximum pressure of 6,000 PSI and maximum horsepower of 132. The attachment must incorporate heavy-duty steel construction with high-quality welding and a variable-speed motor capable of automatically adjusting rotor speed and torque in response to changing material loads. Delivery is required to Green River State Wildlife Area, 375 Game Road, Harmon, Illinois.

The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions apply, including prevailing wage compliance, a $15 fee for minority contractor initiative contracts valued at $1,000 or more, maintenance of general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and three-year audit record retention (five years if federal funds are used). Vendors must complete the Standard Illinois Certifications form (Version 26.2), certifying compliance with 34 distinct requirements including non-delinquency on educational loans and state debts, absence of felony convictions, non-participation in environmental violations or bid rigging, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity compliance, cybersecurity directives, and Illinois Use Tax collection obligations. The State retains sole ownership of all work product and may terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice.