Ten Mile Creek SFWA - Tractor leases

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking quotes for two separate 12-month tractor leases at Ten Mile Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area in McLeansburg, Illinois, with proposals due June 30, 2026.

Tractor #1 must be a 2025 or newer model with minimum 150 HP PTO, mechanical front-wheel drive, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, dual rear wheels, 540/1000 PTO shaft minimum, and three hydraulic remotes. Tractor #2 must be a 2025 or newer model with minimum 120 HP PTO, mechanical front-wheel drive, enclosed cab with heat and air conditioning, 540/1000 PTO capability, three hydraulic remotes, and a Category 2 three-point hitch. Both lease prices must include freight delivery FOB Destination and pickup service from the site location. Bidders must submit manufacturer name, brand, model number, detailed equipment specifications, and standard manufacturer warranty information on a line-item basis.

The prime contractor must complete a minimum of 51 percent of work. All pricing includes freight costs to the specified destination. The vendor must provide two copies each of operator and maintenance manuals upon delivery and training on equipment operation and maintenance.

The State of Illinois reserves the right to award each line item independently to the responsive and responsible lowest bidder if no single bidder provides competitive pricing for both tractors or if prices substantially exceed the estimated dollar amount. Contracts of $1,000 or more require a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund. General commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law, are mandatory. The contract is contingent upon appropriation availability and subject to termination for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon material breach.