Illinois Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Springfield Building and Grounds is seeking to procure one (1) Cat® 303.5 CR Mini Excavator or equivalent to support ongoing operational and maintenance activities. The Mini Excavator shall be equipped with both air conditioning and heating system. A control pattern changer shall be included to allow operator preference adjustments. The Mini Excavator shall not include travel pedals or hand levers for movement control. Engine ignition shall be initiated via a push-button start system and must include either a key fob or passcode security feature The operator seat must be a vinyl, non-suspension seat and shall be installed under a canopy. The unit shall be equipped with LED lighting, including front lights, rear lights and bottom-mounted lights. Left and right side mirrors shall be provided for enhanced operator visibility. The cab shall include a radio, Bluetooth connectivity, auxiliary input, built in microphone, and a USB port for charging only. The undercarriage shall be equipped with steel tracks, measuring 300 mm (11.8 inches) in width. The excavator shall be fitted with a long stick attachment measuring 1,560 mm (61.4 inches) The front shovel shall support a dual-lock configuration with a manual coupler. The unit shall include the following attachments: couplers, thumbs, buckets, augers, and hammers. The hydraulic system shall include: second auxiliary hydraulic lines, boom lowering check valves, stick lowering check valves, hydraulic quick coupler lines, and a hydraulic coupler for the front shovel. The unit shall be equipped with a battery disconnect switch, Product Link PLE 243, Product Link PLE 643, and a travel alarm. A canopy and mesh guard shall be included for operator protection The excavator must be capable of operating with bio-oil, and shall include an eco-drain system and a water jacket heater
