Purchase of Rotary Boom Mower

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a rotary boom mower by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. The mower must meet specific technical requirements, including the ability to operate at 540 PTO speed with a hydraulic system independent of the tractor, a 3-point category 2 mount, quick detach cable operated controls, a 60-inch rotary cutting head with a 4-inch cutting capacity, a minimum 15'9" cutting height and 14'6" horizontal reach. The vendor will be required to provide training on operation and maintenance, as well as two copies of operator and maintenance manuals upon delivery. Pricing is to be FOB (Freight on Board) to the I & M Canal District located in Morris, Illinois. The procurement is subject to the State of Illinois' standard terms and conditions, which cover payment terms, assignment and subcontracting, auditing and record retention, confidentiality, use and ownership, indemnification, insurance requirements, compliance with laws, termination, and warranties.

The procurement is not designated for the Small Business Set-Aside Program, but the agency has requested a waiver from the set-aside requirement, stating that the supply base includes several Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs) that can be counted toward the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act. The estimated value of the procurement is $21,000, and the solicitation is open for responses until February 14, 2023.