27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54373 | Mason Nursery Disc Harrow

The State of Illinois Office of Resource Conservation is soliciting bids for the procurement of a brand new, unused, and defect-free wheeled, pull-type disc harrow to be delivered to Topeka, Illinois. The equipment must feature a transport width of 13 to 13.6 feet with rear furrow fillers, a maximum cultivation width of approximately 12 feet, a length of 14 to 15 feet, and a weight between 2,700 and 2,800 lbs. Technical requirements specify 22-inch disc blades with 9-inch spacing, utilizing notched blades on the front gang and smooth blades on the rear gang. Bidders must be authorized wholesalers or retailers and certified dealers with a dedicated service and parts department for the manufacturer being supplied. The selected vendor is responsible for delivering the unit completely assembled and operational, providing two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, and conducting equipment training upon delivery. Pricing must be Freight FOB Destination and include all shipping, handling, and set-up costs. The contract is subject to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, requiring general commercial liability insurance of 1 million dollars per occurrence and 2 million dollars annual aggregate, as well as 1 million dollars in auto liability. Additionally, the contractor must comply with various federal and state regulations, including the Build America, Buy America Act, the State Prompt Payment Act, and equal opportunity requirements. All claims must be filed exclusively with the Illinois Court of Claims, and record retention is required for a minimum of three years following project completion.