Wildlife Tandem Trailer Specs Rebid 2024.docx

UTILITY TRAILER SPECIFICIATIONS

Project: This is a bid request for the purchase of 7 (seven) new utility trailers for the Division of Wildlife, Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The potential vendor will provide to the IDNR 7 (seven) 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”x2”x3/16” 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 2x6 (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.

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

Contact person: Ed Zwicker, IDNR Division of Wildlife, 826 Morton Court, Litchfield, IL 62056; 217-502-4449; ed.zwicker@illinois.gov.