SB-FP-16-2526 2026 ASV RT-135 Forestry Compact Track Loader or Equivalent Replacement

The Forest Preserve District of Kane County, Illinois seeks competitive sealed bids for the procurement and delivery of one new 2026 ASV RT-135 Forestry Compact Track Loader or equivalent replacement unit under solicitation number SB-FP-16-2526. The equipment must meet detailed operational specifications including a 132 horsepower diesel engine, 4,150 pounds rated operating capacity, maximum travel speeds of 6 mph and 10 mph in first and second gear respectively, two-hydrostatic direct drive system with general purpose rubber tracks, and a 7-inch color machine display with integrated diagnostics. The loader must include comprehensive safety certifications (ROPS, FOPS, and OPS standards), standard features such as an adjustable air ride seat, electronic joystick controls, backup alarm, LED lighting, and radio with Bluetooth and USB connectivity, along with a three-year, 3,000-hour warranty. Delivery is required to Mill Creek Greenway Forest Preserve located at 2N253 Brundige Road, Elburn, Illinois 60119 by June 30, 2027. Critical project deadlines include a questions deadline of May 27, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST, potential addendum issuance of June 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm CST, bid submission deadline of June 8, 2026 at 2:00 pm CST via the online platform at https://kaneforest.bonfirehub.com, public bid opening on June 8, 2026 at 2:30 pm CST at the District Boardroom, and anticipated project award on July 14, 2026. Bidders are required to visit the site prior to submitting bids and may attend a pre-bid meeting at the Forest Preserve District office located at 1996 South Kirk Road, Suite 320, Geneva, Illinois 60134. The District will award the contract to the lowest, most responsible and responsive bidder, and all bids remain subject to acceptance for 60 calendar days after the bid opening date.

The solicitation documents do not identify any specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. Bidders must submit an Irrevocable Letter of Credit or Performance Bond for 100 percent of the total contract price within 30 days of bid award approval and maintain commercial general liability insurance with limits of not less than $2,000,000 per occurrence, business auto liability of not less than $1,000,000 per accident, and Worker's Compensation insurance as required by statute. If prevailing wage rates apply to this project, the successful bidder must comply with Illinois Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements and the Illinois Act on Substance Abuse Prevention on Public Works Projects (Act 095-0635). A 5% retention will be held until examination of the site is conducted by authorized District representatives, and failure to complete the project by required completion dates will result in liquidated damages of $500.00 per day, with damage to trees assessed at $400.00 per caliper inch. The solicitation documents do not provide specific bid pricing ranges, budget allocations, or funding sources for this procurement. Interested parties should contact the Kane County Forest Preserve District at (630) 232-5980 or visit www.kaneforest.com for additional information, with Jason Johnson, Natural Resource Manager, serving as the contract project manager.