Joes boat specs.docx
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This is a specifications document from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the procurement of one heavy-duty 17-18 foot aluminum semi-V bottom boat with engine and trailer for use by Wildlife Biologists. The vessel must be fully assembled and operational at the vendor's facility by April 30, 2026, with a two-week advance notice required prior to the completion date. The boat shall include a minimum 50 horsepower four-stroke outboard engine, power trim and tilt, console steering with dual-function throttle and shift control, a 12-volt electrical system with navigation lights, and a heavy-duty steel single-axle trailer with spare tire. All components must be newly manufactured and meet or exceed United States Coast Guard (USCG), National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) standards, as well as applicable federal, state, and marine safety regulations.
The vendor must be a recognized wholesaler or retailer of boat, motor, and trailer products capable of delivering a fully operational unit ready for pickup without additional assembly or modifications. At delivery, the vendor shall provide the original invoice, manufacturer's certificate of origin for both the boat and trailer, all OEM manuals, warranty cards, and an owner/operator's manual with break-in procedures and maintenance intervals. Illinois vendors must also provide sales tax form IL ST-556. Manufacturer warranties are required for the engine, electronics, and trailer, with service provisions accessible to the user. The DNR will assume responsibility for titling and registration. No remanufactured or reconditioned equipment is acceptable.
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17’ -18’ Aluminum semi-V bottom boat, Engine, and Trailer
DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES
GOAL: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) requires one (1) heavy-duty 17 - 18-foot aluminum semi V bottom boat, engine, and trailer for use by Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Biologists.
SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED: One (1) 17 - 18-foot boat with engine and trailer. The below specifications are intended to describe and establish minimum requirements for the boat to be used by Wildlife Biologists on the Waters of the State of Illinois. Due to the vessel’s potential to be operated continuously and during extremely adverse weather conditions, to ensure safety the vessel must be constructed to the highest marine standards.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Boat must be manufactured in accordance with United States Coast Guard (USCG), National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and American Boat and Yacht Council (ABYC) guidelines for this type of vessel.
Boat, motor, and trailer combination shall be user ready upon pickup.
Vendor shall complete all mountings, hook-ups and assembly prior to pick up.
Trailer shall be properly adjusted so the boat rests correctly on the trailer, and trailer tongue weight shall not exceed trailer manufacturer recommendations.
Boat, motor, and trailer shall meet or exceed any applicable NMMA construction standards.
The boat shall conform to all federal, state, and marine safety regulations.
All certificates of origin, OEM manual and warranty card shall be provided at time of delivery.
HULL
The hull shall be constructed with marine grade aluminum with minimum thickness of .100, bottom, sides, and transom.
Seventeen to eightteen-foot long aluminum Semi V hull Seven to Eight-foot beam width.
Minimum 24-inch gunwale height.
Minimum 20-inch transom height.
MARINE ENGINE
Type: Minimum 50 horsepower Outboard (four stroke)
INSTRUMENTS
Instrumentation and control panel (console) of aluminum construction mounted on right hand side of boat.
Lighted gauges.
One 12 volt “cigarette lighter” style accessory plug mounted near the driver’s seat.
All switches shall be marine grade and labeled as to function.
Power Trim Power trim to be included Power tilt Power tilt to be included STEERING and Throttle Console steering with single lever, dual function throttle and shift control.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Uses a 12-volt system with single battery included.
All high current wires shall be of industry standard.
Coast Guard approved running lights and navigation lights installed.
All wiring shall be fuse protected and enclosed in convoluted high abrasive tubing.
TRAILER
Heavy duty steel single axle trailer configured for the size and weight of the boat. Trailer to include full size spare tire and mount.
Trailer shall meet all U.S. Department of Transportation, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration requirements, and must include capacity labels.
Warranties Engine, electronics and trailer: To be warranted by manufacturer.
All boats offered to the Agency must have provisions for warranty and service which would provide reasonable convenience to the user.
Remanufactured Equipment Remanufactured and/or reconditioned equipment shall not be acceptable. All equipment shall be newly manufactured.
Documentation Vendor shall have the manufacturer’s certificate of origin for the boat and trailer and shall provide to the Department without hindrance from Vendor or third parties. Illinois vendors also must provide sales tax form IL ST-556. The Department of Natural Resources will be responsible for titling and registration of the boat and trailer.
MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES: All boat, motor, and trailer units must be ready to be picked up at the Vendor’s facility, fully operational by April 30, 2026.
VENDOR / STAFF SPECIFICATIONS:
Vendor shall be a recognized wholesaler/retailer of boat, motor, trailer products provided under this contract.
Vendor shall have such boat, motor, and trailer completely assembled and operational prior to pick up.
TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY:
Vendor must provide two weeks’ notice of potential completion date to the purchaser.
Boat, motor, trailer combinations shall be picked up from Vendor’s facility, Vendor shall provide an owner/operator’s manual which includes break-in procedures, maintenance intervals, and procedures for safe operation of all components.
Units will not be accepted without the following documents:
| Original invoice |
| Original certificate of origins for boat and trailer. |
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