Diesel Trash Pump Specifications Summary

This document contains revised technical specifications for diesel trash pumps required by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency - Office of Homeland Security under Invitation for Bid solicitation 26-588IEMA-MGMTA-B-50672. The procurement seeks three 8-inch diesel trash pumps designed for flood fight operations, with each unit capable of moving 3,200 gallons per minute at a maximum head of 300 feet. Each pump must be constructed from heavy-duty 65-46-12 ductile iron and designed to pass 3-inch solids without damage. The pumps must be equipped with current production, liquid-cooled, turbo-charged 4-cylinder diesel engines rated at minimum 149 horsepower, meeting Tier 4 emissions standards, with a 110-gallon fuel tank capacity, dry-style air cleaner, fuel filter water separator, and 12-volt electrical system. Each unit includes a comprehensive package of suction hoses (two 8"x10' and four 8"x50' hoses), discharge hoses (four 8"x50' lay-flat and two 8"x150' hoses), strainers, elbows, fittings, and gaskets. The pumps must be self-priming and capable of operating continuously for a minimum of 8 hours without interruption. Bid submission deadline is March 5, 2026, with bids submitted electronically through BidBuy and remaining firm for 90 days from opening. The contract term commences upon execution and ends June 30, 2026, with no renewal options.

Each pump must be provided on a towable trailer equipped with dual axles, 3-inch pintle hitches, and a 7-way SAE/ATA-approved connector compliant with Illinois Vehicle Code standards, including all required lighting, reflectors, conspicuity tape, turn signals, and taillights. Vendors must submit required documentation including a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and a Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan if applicable. No exclusive set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises are specified. General commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law are mandatory. Contracts valued over $100,000 require Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest documentation. A $15 administrative fee applies to any bidder awarded a contract valued at $1,000 or more. Award determination is based on responsibility, responsiveness, and price, with the contract going to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The specific contract pricing and total maximum amount will be determined based on the winning bid, with the percentage and amount of potential Federal funding to be disclosed in the notice of intent to award.