CE Zone Deep V Rebid Specs 4.29.26.docx

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES PROCUREMENT

SCOPE OF WORK /PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

Date: 04/29/2026

Department: Office of Law Enforcement

Project Title: One (1) 17’-19’ DEEP V ALUMINUM BOAT

Project Narrative: The Illinois Conservation Police intend to procure one (1) 17’-19’ deep V Aluminum boat package (boat, motor, and trailer). The new 17’-19’ Deep V aluminum boat package is needed to fill the vacancy created by old boats going out of service.

Transportation and Delivery:

The boat, motor, and trailer units must be ready to be picked up at the Vendor’s facility, fully operational by June 30, 2026.

General Specifications:

Successful bidders must be a licensed boat dealer and certified vendor for brand/manufacturer to be provided.

Subcontractors:

A minimum of fifty-one percent (51%) of the work shall be completed by the Prime Contractor on this project. Pursuant to (30 ILCS 500/1-15.17) the Contractor is the person having a contract with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources

Brand Name or Equal (if applicable) If an item in this solicitation uses any brand name, make, model number or specific detailed specifications it shall be deemed for the purpose of describing the standard of quality, performance, and characteristics desired and is not intended to limit or restrict competition. “Or equal" submissions will not be rejected because of minor differences in design, construction or features that do not affect the suitability of the product for its intended use. Burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.

Brand Name or Equal Continued: (if applicable)

1. To be considered for award, offers of “equal” products, including “equal” products of the brand name manufacturer, must:

(a) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified.

(b) Clearly identify the item by:

(i) Brand name, if any

(ii) Make or model number

(c) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(d) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

2. The Purchaser will evaluate “equal” products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

3. Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an “equal” product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

· Vendor must include manufacturer, make and model number as well as specs with quotes.

Manufacturer Name ________________________________________ Make/Brand ______________________________________________ Mod No. _________________________________________________

· Warranty Protection: Standard Manufacturer’s Warranty, Vendor to provide warranty information

· Attachments must be installed upon delivery (if applicable)

· Vendor to provide training on equipment operation and maintenance upon delivery (if applicable)

· Vendor shall provide two (2) copies of the operator and maintenance manuals upon delivery

· Vendor shall be an authorized wholesaler/retailer of the product provided under this contract

· Equipment shall be brand new, unused and free from defect.

Bid Submittal Bids may be submitted electronically on BidBuy.

Bid Submittal Date and Time Refer to BidBuy for the bid date and time.

Deep V BOAT SPECIFICATIONS AS FOLLOWS:

Overall Length: 17–19 Beam: Minimum 92" Interior Cockpit Depth: Minimum 24" Hull Thickness: Bottom minimum .125”, sides minimum .080” Hull Construction: Welded marine grade aluminum Hull Geometry: Reverse chines required HP Rating: Maximum 150 HP Fuel Capacity: Minimum 30 gallons Livewell: Minimum 15 gallons Windshield: Wrap around preferred Console: Side or dual Flooring: Marine vinyl

OUTBOARD MOTOR 150 HP:

Horsepower: 150 Engine Type: Four stroke Controls: Digital controls preferred Steering: Hydraulic steering required Alternator: Minimum 50 amp Trim: Power trim and tilt Monitoring: Engine hour meter Propeller: Stainless steel propeller with one spare Warranty: Minimum 3 years

OPTIONS:

Travel cover GPS/Sonar unit Trolling motor mount 24v trolling motor 3 bank charger Battery switch

TRAILER:

Galvanized or aluminum LED lighting Disc brakes preferred Radial tires Spare tire

SERVICE SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

Vendor must be an authorized service center for the engine make and model provided and be located within 60 miles of Central Illinois IDNR facilities. Vendor shall provide service location, contact information, and response time for warranty and service work.

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