Region 4 Mowers

The State of Illinois is procuring commercial-grade zero-turn mowers through Region 4 under a competitive bidding process with a posted date of April 23, 2026, and a proposal due date of April 29, 2026. The procurement encompasses seven line items with various delivery locations, and all equipment must be received by June 30, 2026. The specifications mandate new, unused mowers featuring a minimum 25 horsepower gas-powered engine, 72-inch cutting width, Tweel turf tires or puncture-proof casters, premier suspension seats with foldable rollover protection systems and seatbelts, side discharge control kits, and speed trimming roller kits. Vendors must be authorized wholesalers or retailers and are required to submit detailed quotes including manufacturer name, make, model number, and complete specifications, along with standard manufacturer warranty information and two copies of operator and maintenance manuals. Selected vendors must furnish training on equipment operation and maintenance upon delivery when applicable. Awards will be made on a line-item basis to the responsive and responsible compliant low bidder, with each line item evaluated separately rather than as a combined bid, allowing the State to select different vendors for different line items if cost-effective.

Bidders must comply with the State of Illinois standard certifications requirements, which establish uniform eligibility criteria including business registration status, tax compliance, debarment status, and MWBE eligibility determinations. The standard terms and conditions governing this procurement establish the contractual framework covering vendor qualifications, contract administration, payment procedures, insurance and bonding requirements, intellectual property rights, liability limitations, and dispute resolution mechanisms. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the procurement materials, and no specific infrastructure or technology integration requirements are noted. The total award for all seven line items combined shall not exceed the project budget of $96,000, though the State reserves the right to award by individual line item to the lowest compliant bidder if no single vendor quotes all items or if offered prices substantially exceed pre-established estimated dollar amounts.