# Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-WTRRE-B-54392

Illinois DNR solicitation for one low-ground-pressure crawler dozer

**Posted:** October 05, 2026
**Respond By:** October 27, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-422DNR-WTRRE-B-54392
**NAICS:** 423810

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking one new low-ground-pressure crawler dozer for maintenance work at its facilities.
- **Government buyer:** Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Water Resources, Division of Project Implementation.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No equipment manufacturer, brand, or supplier is named. Bidders must be authorized bulldozer dealers; BidBuy is identified as the electronic submission platform.
- **Requested equipment:** One new crawler dozer with a Final Tier 4 engine, electric-drive powertrain, at least 215 net horsepower, and an operating weight of 49,000–53,000 lb. Required configuration includes a raised-sprocket Hi-Track setup, tracks at least 36 inches wide, no more than 6.5 psi ground pressure with the blade, hydraulic flow of at least 55 gpm, and a fine-grading undercarriage with at least 10 rollers.
  - Must be stable on slopes of at least 2.5:1 and meet the specified dimensions for width over tracks and track-on-ground length.
  - Includes a compatible six-way VPAT blade with at least 5.9 cubic yards of capacity and an enclosed ROPS cab with heating, air conditioning, radio, alarms, operator doors on both sides, wipers, mirrors, an adjustable air-suspension seat, and joystick controls.
- **Services and deliverables:** On-site staff training, a minimum one-year manufacturer’s warranty, and at least two owner’s manuals.
- **Delivery:** FOB destination to the Havana Maintenance Facility in Havana, Illinois.
- **Award basis:** Lowest overall price among responsive and responsible bidders.

### Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Water Resources, seeks one new low-ground-pressure crawler dozer for maintenance construction at its facilities. The equipment must be suitable for safely navigating steep slopes and meet the specifications in the contract document, including a 49,000–53,000-pound operating weight, electric-drive powertrain, and VPAT blade. The procurement also requires at least a one-year manufacturer’s warranty, on-site staff training, and two copies of the owner’s manual. Delivery is to the Havana Maintenance Facility in Havana, Illinois.

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