Boom Ax Head for Kankakee FWA 154814Bid Documents

The solicitation issued by the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR), identified as solicitation number 003000000086459, requests quotations for a Boom Ax Head compatible with the Alamo Maverick 2, intended for mowing brush on ditch banks or steep slopes. The bid package is available for download and must be submitted by January 20, 2026, by 11:00 AM. Responses are strictly limited to fax, mail, or email to the designated contact, Amber Simonton, as electronic submissions via the supplier portal are not permitted. All questions concerning the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the contact email by January 13, 2026. Pricing bids submitted must remain valid for 30 calendar days following the response deadline, ensuring compliance with Indiana state procurement regulations. The NAICS code associated with the procurement is 333112, indicating manufacturing of construction machinery. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price purchase subject to Indiana state procurement policies. Goods are to be delivered F.O.B. destination to Indiana locations as specified in individual purchase orders, with all packaging properly labeled with the purchase order number, contents, and package weight. The contract incorporates requirements for compliance with state affirmative action programs, drug-free workplace certification, E-Verify employment eligibility checks, and minority- and women-owned business enterprise subcontractor participation, though no formal preference or socioeconomic set-aside is mandated. Inspection and acceptance occur at the State's destination, with the right to reject or require correction of defective items at the contractor's expense. Although no formal federal contract clauses such as FAR provisions are included, contractors must comply with state laws, warranty terms, intellectual property indemnification, insurance maintenance, and delivery schedules generally not exceeding 30 days after receipt of order. Payment will be made electronically in arrears in accordance with state fiscal procedures. The evaluation process emphasizes firm pricing and adherence to specifications, with no formal technical or past performance scoring system outlined, indicating an award likely based on lowest acceptable bid price.