27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54630 | Weldon Springs SP-65HP Tractor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting quotes for a small purchase procurement of one new, unused 65 HP diesel tractor with a loader for use at Weldon Springs State Park in Clinton, Illinois. The equipment will be utilized for site work, including trail maintenance, brush clearing, tilling, and operating mowers and backhoe attachments. Minimum technical specifications require a 65 hp diesel engine with automatic exhaust regeneration (DEF), a block heater, 540 and 1000 PTO, front axle MFWD, and at least three mechanical stackable rear SCVs. The tractor must include a loader package with a standard bucket, a 3-point hitch, and a draw bar. The selected vendor must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer and is responsible for delivery Freight FOB Destination to Weldon Springs State Park. Deliverables include the installation of applicable attachments, the provision of two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, and the delivery of operation and maintenance training. The contract is subject to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions V23 and requires compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage laws, and standard Illinois certifications regarding tax compliance, ethical conduct, and cybersecurity risks. The award is contingent upon the availability of funds and requires the vendor to maintain general commercial liability and worker's compensation insurance.