DNR - Wildlife Resources 7' x 14' steel high-side dual-axle trailers (10) 2026

The State of Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to DDS Sales, LLC on September 18, 2026, with a contract value of $70,000.00. The contract calls for the supply and delivery of ten (10) new utility trailers meeting specific technical specifications to the agency's facility located at 700 South 10th Street, Havana, Illinois. The trailers are steel 7-foot by 14-foot high-side tandem utility trailers with a 7,000-pound Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, featuring 12-inch solid steel sides with tie-down rails, electric braking systems on dual 3,500-pound axles, a minimum 2,000-pound front-mounted hand crank winch, pressure-treated wooden decking, LED lighting, and a fold-flat ramp gate with expanded steel mesh. The contract period extends from the award date of September 18, 2026, through June 30, 2027.

This procurement is classified under NIGP Code 07330 (Trailers, Transport, Machinery) and is funded in part through the federal Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education Federal Assistance Program (CFDA #15.611). DDS Sales, LLC is subject to all applicable State of Illinois standard terms and conditions, including compliance with prevailing wage requirements, General Commercial Liability insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and comprehensive state certifications covering legal eligibility, tax obligations, labor practices, non-discrimination standards, and environmental compliance. The procurement point of contact is Greg Fretueg at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife in Lacon, Illinois.