Tractor Mowers with Attachments

Cook County Government's Department of Transportation and Highways is seeking bids for tractor mowers with attachments through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 2457-10011R. The procurement specifically requests two new 2026 or current model year New Holland Workmaster 75 Utility Tractors with accompanying attachments, including an Alamo Switchblade Sickle Bar Mower and two rotary mower boxes (72-inch and 96-inch models). Comprehensive documentation requirements include operator's manuals, maintenance manuals, and mandatory training for county personnel. Bidders must provide equipment with specific technical specifications covering engine performance, hydraulic systems, cab features, and operational capabilities. The bid is due on November 5, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Chicago local time and must be submitted through the Bonfire electronic bidding platform. The contract will have an initial two-year term with an optional one-year renewal, and all pricing must incorporate delivery, training, equipment, materials, labor, insurance, taxes, warranty, overhead, and profit costs.

There are no specific Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) or Women Business Enterprise (WBE) participation goals for this procurement. The county will require delivery of the equipment to two Department of Transportation and Highways locations in Orland Park and Des Plaines, Illinois. Pricing will remain fixed for the first 12 months, with potential price adjustments permitted thereafter based on documented justification. Cook County reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive technical irregularities in the bidding process. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves the purchase of two utility tractors with multiple attachments, suggesting a potentially significant capital investment. The solicitation indicates a competitive bidding process with flexibility for the county to select the most advantageous proposal based on meeting technical specifications and overall value.