NE 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) 22’ DEEP V ALUMINUM BOAT

Project Narrative: The Illinois Conservation Police intend to procure one (1) 22’ Deep V Aluminum boat package (boat, motor, and trailer). The new 22’ 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.

BOAT Aluminum Deep V SPECIFICATIONS:

Overall Length: minimum 22’ Beam: Minimum 98" Hull Thickness: Bottom minimum .196 Manufacturer must provide a current production model offered to the general public or commercial market with floor plan/ layout viewable by customer.

Hull must not be a prototype or one-off build.

Fuel Capacity: Minimum 40 gallons Seating: Rear deck fold-down with integrated jump seats to create casing deck when folded down.

Windshield: Full wrap around with walk-through Console: Dual console Exterior Finish: Black or dark matt color Interior Finish: dark colored marine vinyl flooring

OUTBOARD MOTOR 250 HP:

Horsepower: minimum 250 hp – 400 hp Ideally the outboard motor hp to be rated at the maximum hp rating for the hull listed above.

Engine Type: Four stroke V8 with a 4.2L minimum displacement Alternator: Minimum 70 amp output Controls: Motor shall utilize a fully integrated digital control system including electronic throttle and electronic shift. Mechanical cable throttle and shift systems shall not be accepted.

Steering:

Motor shall be equipped with integrated remote hydraulic steering (meaning steering wheel) compatible with digital control systems. Mechanical cable steering systems shall not be accepted.

Trim:

Power trim and tilt Monitoring: Digital display with engine data Propeller: Stainless Steel propeller required with one spare. Size/pitch to be determined by manufacturer recommendations. Aluminum propellers shall not be accepted.

Warranty: Minimum 3 years

OPTIONS:

Hydraulic jack plate with manufacturer recommended set back.

Travel cover Walkthrough curtain 10–12” GPS/Sonar unit with side and down imaging 10’ electric shallow water anchor transom mounted 24v minimum trolling motor (70lb minimum thrust) with spot lock or equivalent integration to gps sonar unit.

3 bank onboard charger or 4 bank if 36V trolling motor is optioned.

Battery cutoff switch Interior deck lighting Fold down/ removable bimini top Cruise Control/ Perfect Pass or equivalent automatic speed control for motor.

Blinker Controls on steering wheel or steering column for jack plate and power trim

TRAILER:

Galvanized or aluminum construction Dual axle Disc brakes LED lighting Bunk trailer design Spare tire Load guides

SERVICE SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS:

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

IDNR Property at North Point Marina 701 North Point Dr.

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