Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54092
Illinois DNR Solicits Commercial Grade Mowers for State Parks in Regions 1 and 3
Posted
September 11, 2026
Respond By
September 17, 2026
Identifier
27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54092
NAICS
444230, 423820
This opportunity from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) seeks commercial-grade mowers for state parks in Regions 1 and 3. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Land Management - Parks: Mississippi Palisades State Park, Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Rock Cut State Park - Products Requested: - Three commercial-grade mowers: - Two zero-turn mowers (Mississippi Palisades and Kickapoo SRA) - Diesel engines, minimum 60" and 72" decks, heavy-duty construction - Safety features: foldable ROPS, seatbelt, suspension seat - Attachments: sprayer system (min. 15-gallon), cargo tray, toolbox, weed trimmer holder, trash bin - Puncture-proof tires (Tweels or equivalent), factory rims - Digital display, hydraulic lift, dual hydro drive, disk brakes - One front-mounted mower (Rock Cut State Park) - 25 HP minimum liquid-cooled diesel, 72" deck, hydrostatic transmission, on-demand 4WD - Suspension seat, foldable ROPS, safety switches, alarms, gauges - All equipment must be new, unused, and include manufacturer warranty, operator and maintenance manuals, and training upon delivery - Vendors: - Must be authorized dealers or retailers - Must provide manufacturer, make, and model with quotes - Service facility required within two hours for Mississippi Palisades - Unique Requirements: - Puncture-proof tires (Tweels or equivalent) - Sprayer system with minimum 15-gallon capacity - Training and manuals required upon delivery - Awards made by line item to compliant low bidder - Total project budget not to exceed $99,999.99 - No specific OEMs named; vendors must specify manufacturer, make, and model - Procurement is a small purchase under Illinois BidBuy system
Description
This solicitation is for the purchase of commercial grade mowers for various state parks and facilities in Illinois, specifically Region 1 and Region 3. The procurement includes zero-turn mowers and commercial grade lawn mowers with detailed specifications provided in attachments. The mowers must be new, unused, and include manufacturer warranties, training, and manuals upon delivery. The procurement is conducted as a small purchase under the Illinois BidBuy system with a response deadline of September 17, 2026.