Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54628
One diesel commercial zero-turn mower for Lake-Le-Aqua-Na State Park
Posted
October 21, 2026
Respond By
October 27, 2026
Identifier
27-422DNR-DIREC-B-54628
NAICS
444230, 423820, 333112
Illinois is seeking one commercial-grade zero-turn mower for Lake-Le-Aqua-Na State Park. - Buyer: Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Office of Land Management; delivery to Lake-Le-Aqua-Na State Park in Apple River, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. - OEMs and vendors: No manufacturer, OEM, or vendor is named. The quote must identify the mower’s manufacturer, make or brand, model, and specifications; the supplier must be an authorized wholesaler or retailer. - Requested equipment: One new, unused, defect-free diesel zero-turn mower with a heavy-duty deck at least 60 inches wide. Side or rear discharge is acceptable; side discharge must include a discharge control. - Tires: Front and rear Tweel tires or equivalent puncture-proof tires, plus all four factory rims and tires. - Required features and accessories: Heavy-duty adjustable suspension seat, foldable ROPS with seatbelt, rear receiver hitch, removable cargo tray, side- or front-mounted toolbox, weed-trimmer holder or mount, trash collection bin, and removable sprayer of at least 15 gallons with mounting hardware. The sprayer must be removable without permanently modifying the mower. - Delivery and support: Price must include freight to the park. Applicable attachments are to be installed upon delivery; provide operation and maintenance training, manufacturer warranty information, and two copies of the operator and maintenance manuals if applicable. - Potential competing manufacturers include John Deere, Kubota, and Grasshopper; these are alternatives, not named suppliers in the solicitation.
Description
The solicitation is for one commercial-grade zero-turn mower for Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park. Requirements include a diesel engine, a heavy-duty deck with a minimum 60-inch cutting width, puncture-proof tires or equivalent, specified safety features and accessories, and a removable sprayer system with at least 15-gallon capacity. The mower must be new and unused, with pricing including freight to the park; the vendor must provide manufacturer, make, model, and specifications with its quote. Delivery requirements also include applicable attachment installation, operation and maintenance training, and two copies of the manuals.