OWR Crawler Dozer LGP

The Illinois Office of Water Resources is requesting bids on a new crawler dozer with low ground pressure (LGP) capabilities for maintenance and construction work at OWR facilities under solicitation 27-422DNR-WTRRE-B-54392, with bids due October 27, 2026.

Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference are available under the Illinois Procurement Code; bidders may claim eligibility by submitting supporting documentation or marking applicable line items on the bid form. All vendors must hold active Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration and are required to complete vendor disclosure forms certifying that they are not barred from state contracting and disclosing any conflicts of interest related to specification preparation or assistance to state employees. For contracts exceeding $100,000 in annual value, vendors must disclose lobbyist or agent representation and provide current and pending state contract information. Forced labor exploitation prohibitions apply.

The scope is a single new bulldozer unit designed to perform specialized maintenance construction operations while minimizing ground disturbance through low-ground-pressure technology. The solicitation documents establish equipment specifications, performance requirements, and standard contractual obligations including provisions for equipment warranties, maintenance responsibilities, delivery schedules, and payment terms, though the specific technical details and contract value are contained in the attached contract template and vendor instructions.

Bidders must submit a redline version of the State's Standard Terms and Conditions if they take exception to any contract terms. The State reserves the right to accept or reject such exceptions. Failure to meet solicitation requirements is grounds for disqualification. All required documents for bid consideration are specified in Section A.1 of the vendor instructions and must be submitted in accordance with the IFB procedures.