27-422DNR-LNDMG-B-53964 | REGION 3 ARTICULATING BOOM LIFT

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Region 3 has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) under solicitation number 27-422DNR-LNDMG-B-53964 for the procurement of a new diesel-powered, compact, articulating boom tracked aerial basket lift. The equipment is intended for hazard tree removal, storm cleanup, and property protection in areas inaccessible to bucket trucks. Key technical specifications include a minimum working height of 72 feet, a platform weight capacity of at least 425 pounds, a non-continuous swing of 345 degrees or greater, and a diesel engine with at least 12 hp meeting current USA emission standards. The machine must comply with ANSI Standard A92.20 and be delivered and unloaded by the vendor at Fox Ridge State Park in Charleston, Illinois, by June 30, 2027. Additionally, the selected vendor must maintain a service facility within 100 miles of the delivery site and provide operation and maintenance training for approximately four operators. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder based on the overall total price submitted via the BidBuy portal. Bidders must provide mandatory documentation, including Vendor Disclosure forms, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and applicable utilization plans. Requirements for the awarded vendor include maintaining general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000, and legally required worker's compensation. The procurement process is conducted entirely through BidBuy, and failure to submit all required electronic attachments will render a bid non-responsive. Payment is generally issued upon completion of the contract, and the project may be partially or totally funded with federal funds.