ORC/HSL Compact Excavator

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The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is procuring a compact excavator under Grant #19-019D. The procurement is for the ORC/HSL Compact Excavator opportunity, specifically for Washington County. The required equipment must have features such as a cab with heating and AC, rubber tracks, a rear view camera, a 24-inch bucket with teeth, a hydraulic clamp/thumb, a dozer blade over 75 inches, a hydraulic quick coupling system, a minimum 10-foot digging depth and 17-foot reach, at least 8,000 pounds of digging force, and front shovel capability with 200-degree bucket rotation. The equipment must also have built-in monitoring capability with remote reporting access for the IDNR to track hours, location, and maintenance. A minimum 1-year warranty and equipment training by the dealer are required. Delivery may be to a location within 150 miles of Marion, Illinois, and the equipment must be relatively lightweight at under 10,000 pounds operating weight. The procurement will be evaluated based on the ability to meet the specified requirements, and "or equal" submissions will not be rejected due to minor differences that do not affect suitability for the intended use. The deadline for submitting bids is May 22, 2019.

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The procurement does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The procurement does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.