# 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.

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