Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-RESCO-B-54457

Illinois seeks two 60-inch plant lifters for Mason State Nursery

Illinois is seeking two 60-inch plant lifters for Mason State Nursery, with related federally funded project provisions also included in the materials. - Government buyer: State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Natural Resources; the solicitation identifies the Office of Resource Conservation and Forest Resources Division. Delivery is to Mason State Nursery in Topeka, Illinois. - Requested equipment: Two Plant Lifter 60 units with no OEM, brand, or model specified. Bidders must identify the offered make and model and provide product literature. - Each unit requires a Category II three-point hitch, 60-inch cutting width, 540 PTO clamping driveline, side shields with extensions, a pair of depth-gauge wheels, standard 10-inch shaker tines, and a Category II hydraulic top link (26-inch closed) with hoses. - Each unit also requires a 5/8-inch-thick, 8-inch-deep lifter blade. Equipment must be new, unused, defect-free, compatible with its accessories, and delivered fully assembled and operational with standard equipment and items needed for proper operation. - Dealer and delivery requirements: The bidder must be a certified dealer for the manufacturer offered and have manufacturer service and parts support. Price must include shipping, handling, and setup; delivery is FOB destination. - Additional project provisions: Related FY26 IIJA Mason Nursery Program materials identify Project #26-DG-11094200-016, funded through the Forest Stewardship Program Federal Assistance Program. They describe reimbursable project expenses up to the award amount and note applicable federal funding provisions, domestic preference/Build America, Buy America requirements where applicable, and inspection and record-retention obligations.

Description

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking bids for two Plant Lifter 60 units with PTO drive. Requirements include a Category II three-point hitch, 60-inch cutting width, side shields with extensions, depth gauge wheels, 10-inch shaker tines, and a hydraulic top link with hoses. Pricing must include shipping, handling, and setup; bidders must be certified dealers with a manufacturer service and parts department. The equipment must be new, unused, defect-free, assembled and operational, and the bid must include product literature identifying the make and model offered.

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