Region V - commercial grade mowers

The Illinois Office of Lands Management is soliciting competitive bids for the purchase of four commercial-grade zero-turn mowers to be distributed to four separate state facilities: Ramsey Lake State Park, Wayne Fitzgerrell Recreation Area, Sam Dale Lake, and Sam Parr State Park. The procurement specifies equipment with varying specifications by location, including three mowers with 25 horsepower minimum diesel engines and 60" to 72" cutting widths, and one mower with a 35-37 horsepower minimum diesel engine and 72" cutting width. All units must be equipped with Tweel turf tires or puncture-proof casters, suspension seats, foldable ROPS with seatbelts, and adjustable cutting heights, with two units requiring side discharge control kits and speed trimming roller kits upon delivery. The procurement requires that all equipment be brand new, unused, and free from defects, with vendors providing standard manufacturer's warranty information and copies of operator and maintenance manuals. Vendors must be authorized wholesalers or retailers of the products and are responsible for installation of applicable attachments and provision of training on equipment operation and maintenance upon delivery. The proposal due date is April 9, 2026, with the posting date of April 3, 2026, providing a six-day submission window. Pricing must be submitted on a freight-on-board destination basis with costs covering delivery to the specified locations.

Bidders must be authorized wholesalers or retailers of the equipment and comply with all State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, including maintaining general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate coverage. Vendors awarded contracts valued at $1,000 or more must pay a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund through the Minority Contractor Initiative, indicating potential participation opportunities for disadvantaged enterprises. The state reserves the right to conduct background checks on vendor personnel and requires vendors to maintain comprehensive books and records for three years following final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are utilized. Vendors are required to obtain appropriate licenses and permits at their own expense and must provide prior written approval before engaging any subcontractors. The contract is contingent upon appropriated funds and may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the procurement documents, though the contract value will depend on the final pricing submitted by vendors for the four mower units and associated delivery and installation services.