Wildlife - Tandem Trailer Specs 8-31-26.docx

UTILITY TRAILER SPECIFICATIONS

Project: This is a bid request for the purchase of ten (10) new utility trailers for the Division of Wildlife, Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The vendor will provide to the IDNR ten (10) utility trailers with the following specifications:

General Description: Steel 7’ x 14’ high-side 7K GVRW tandem utility trailer Please review the specifications below carefully.

· Minimum 12” solid steel sides (14-gauge minimum) with tie down rail located 4” above the sides and front.

· Wrap around frame 4” C channel and 3”x 2”x 3/16” angles on 24” centers for crossmembers.

· 2 5/16” A frame coupler with safety chains and breakaway cable.

· Zinc plated HD folding jack mounted on left side of A-frame tongue.

· Fold flat HD ramp gate with expanded steel mesh covering, minimum of two cross supports installed on each UTV wheel path, and handle installed on gate edge.

· Spring assisted rear ramp gate with captive gate pins.

· Tread plate or smooth fenders with traction material installed on top surface.

· Spare tire carrier mounted to frame; spare tire assembly included.

· Pressure treated wooden 2”x 6” (minimum) decking with front and rear board retainers.

· 6 total D rings mounted on front, middle, and rear on each side interior.

· Two (2) 3,500 lb. axles with equalized leaf spring system and E-Z lube hubs.

· Electric braking system on both axles.

· A-frame toolbox with locking latch.

· Black powder coat finish or equivalent.

· 205 75R15 LRC radial tires, 15” steel wheel assembly.

· 7-way RV style plug with breakaway kit.

· Rubber mounted sealed LED lighting with gel filled connectors enclosed in tubular frame. All wiring must be routed and secured to avoid damage or movement by vegetation.

· Minimum 16-gauge aluminum tread-plate riveted and sealed flush on front of trailer and fenders. Material to serve as rock guards on these surfaces.

· Minimum 2,000 lb. hand crank HD winch (with strap and hook) and mount installed at midpoint in front of and level with top of trailer front wall.

· Winches equipped with cables shall not be accepted.

· Winch plate must be heavy enough to carry the load, mounted flush with the top of the front wall, and reinforced to frame.

· Tiedown rail may be interrupted at winch location.

· Vendor must supply information as to how the winch and mount will be installed before a bid will be accepted.

Trailers to be delivered to:

IDNR Division of Wildlife 700 South 10th Street Havana, IL 62644 Pick up from vendor may be available depending on vendor’s location.

Contact person:

Greg Fretueg IDNR Division of Wildlife 238 State Route 26 Lacon, IL 61540 309-215-8195 gregory.fretueg@illinois.gov