Region 3 articulating boom lift

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is requesting bids on one new diesel-powered, compact, articulating boom, tracked aerial basket lift for Region 3 under IFB 27-422DNR-LNDMG-B-53964, with bids due September 17, 2026. Electronic submission through BidBuy is mandatory.

The equipment will support region-wide hazard tree removal, storm cleanup, state property protection, and access to areas unsuitable for bucket trucks. The lift must meet ANSI Standard A92.20 and specified technical requirements: minimum 72 feet fully extended working height, diesel engine with minimum 12 horsepower meeting current USA emission standards, maximum 42-inch chassis width, machine weight not exceeding 9,850 pounds, platform work basket with unrestricted 425-pound capacity and minimum 120-degree rotation, minimum 80-degree jib articulation, minimum 25-degree gradeability, and 345-degree or greater swing capacity. The equipment must be brand new, unused, and free from defect. Delivery is FOB to Fox Ridge State Park in Charleston, Illinois, with the vendor providing two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, operator and maintenance training upon delivery, and warranty service within 100 miles of the delivery location for both standard manufacturer warranty and any extended warranty period. The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer of the equipment.

The contract commences upon final execution and ends June 30, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Pricing is firm. The State will award to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on responsiveness, responsibility, and price evaluation. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening. General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law are required. A $15 administrative fee applies to contracts valued at $1,000 or more and will be deducted from the vendor's first payment. Vendors must submit Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure documentation with their bids.