Pere Marquette State Park Area Wide Mower

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for a new self-propelled area-wide mower to support Pere Marquette State Park in Grafton, Illinois, under IFB 27-422DNR-LNDMG-B-53551, with proposals due September 8, 2026.

The equipment must be brand new, unused, and free from defect, with a minimum 70 horsepower turbo diesel engine, 4-wheel drive, a minimum 180-inch cutting width on the front deck and minimum 48-inch cutting width on wing decks, and a minimum transit speed of 15 miles per hour. The vendor must submit the manufacturer name, make, and model number along with complete specifications. Pricing must include freight delivered FOB destination to Pere Marquette State Park.

The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer with an office or facility located within 50 miles of the park to support warranty work, maintenance, and repairs. All services are performed at Pere Marquette State Park, representing 100 percent of the contract value. The vendor must provide manufacturer's warranty information, training on equipment operation and maintenance upon delivery, and two copies of operator and maintenance manuals. Subcontractors are permitted if their annual contract values do not exceed $100,000; those exceeding $100,000 require prior written approval and must complete Illinois Standard Certifications.

The contract term runs from final execution through June 30, 2027, with no renewal options. Contract pricing is firm and will be included in the BidBuy Purchase Order, with the maximum total contract amount to be entered by the State prior to execution. Insurance requirements include $1,000,000 general commercial liability per occurrence and worker's compensation insurance as required by law.

Vendors not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway must submit the Vendor Disclosure form (formerly Forms A), which includes comprehensive disclosure sections on business information, Department of Human Rights certifications, state and federal compliance certifications, and financial disclosures for contracts exceeding $100,000. All registered vendors must submit the Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form (formerly Forms B).