Stratton L&D Compact Tractor

The state of Illinois, through the Office of Water Resources, is procuring a new compact utility tractor and associated attachments for use at the Stratton Lock and Dam facility in Lasalle County. The tractor must be new, unused, and free from defect, and the vendor will be required to provide operator and maintenance manuals, training, and be an authorized dealer or manufacturer. The tractor must meet detailed technical specifications, including requirements for the engine, transmission, tires, hydraulics, PTO, three-point hitch, and attachments such as a front-end loader, mower deck, blade, and pallet forks. Additionally, the vendor must adhere to COVID-19 protection requirements outlined in the Governor's Executive Orders. The related contract opportunity has a posted date of March 31, 2023, and a due date of April 14, 2023.

The procurement has a Small Business Set-Aside Program Waiver, which allows the contract to be awarded to a non-small business vendor, as the supply base includes several Veteran-Owned Small Businesses that can be counted toward the state's Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act. The estimated dollar amount of the procurement is $60,000, and the product or service is required to be purchased from Illinois Correctional Industries. No additional details are provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.