26-422DNR-LNDMG-B-50363 | DNR SHELBYVILLE SFWA TRACTOR

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has awarded contract 26-422 DNR-LNDMG-R-297571 to German-Bliss Equipment Inc. for the purchase of a new tractor and accessories for the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area. The total award amount is $120,065.00, following an Invitation for Bid process where the vendor was selected as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The tractor will serve as the primary mowing and disking unit for the 2,700-acre West Okaw Unit, used specifically for maintaining firebreaks, hunter access trails, and field perimeters. The equipment must be brand new and meet or exceed the specifications of a Kubota M6-141, featuring a minimum 140 gross horsepower crankshaft and 110 gross horsepower PTO, a 6.0-liter turbo diesel engine, and a 24 forward/24 reversing partial power shift transmission. Key requirements include a full factory cab with heat and air for operator safety, a quick attach end-loader with an 84-inch bucket and 48-inch forks with a minimum 5,500lb lift capacity, and various hydraulic remotes and weights. Delivery is required by May 31, 2026, on an FOB destination basis to the Shelbyville State Fish and Wildlife Area in Bethany, Illinois. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office Standard Terms and Conditions, requiring compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act and mandatory state certifications. The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer capable of providing service for the tractor. Payment is contingent upon the availability of funds and may be partially or totally funded by federal sources. The agreement includes standard provisions for termination for cause or convenience, as well as requirements for general commercial liability and worker's compensation insurance.