provide and deliver two chippers Cahokia and Black Hawk

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is seeking bids for the provision and delivery of two wood chippers, one to be delivered to Cahokia and one to Black Hawk. The requirements for the wood chippers include a minimum 125 horsepower engine, 48-inch in-feed table width, and various safety features. Vendors must be the manufacturer or an authorized dealer and are required to provide training, manuals, warranties, and a clean title upon delivery. Bids are due by December 8, 2022, and the contract term will be from the date of execution until June 30, 2023, with no option to renew. Pricing must be submitted as a single lump sum amount, and the State may receive a discount for prompt payment.

This solicitation does not include any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business participation goals. The total payments under the contract shall not exceed a specified maximum amount without a formal amendment. There was one unsuccessful bidder, Technology Intl Inc., who bid $178,620, while the contract was awarded to Vermeer Sales and Service of Central Illinois for $125,980. The rationale for the award decision was determined to be reasonable by the State Procurement Officer.