Area 1 Fire Skid Sprayer

The State of Illinois is procuring one Area 1 Fire Skid Sprayer unit through the Department of Natural Resources and Illinois Nature Preserves Commission. The procurement encompasses the design, manufacture, and delivery of a specialized fire suppression equipment skid to be mounted on utility terrain vehicles, with specifications that include a 50-60 gallon baffled polypropylene tank with integrated fill tower, a high-pressure diaphragm pump rated at 9.6 gallons per minute maximum flow and 580 psi maximum pressure, powered by a minimum 5 horsepower gas engine with 163 cubic centimeter displacement, and a 250-foot hose system with electric reel mounted on a rear-facing configuration. The skid must not exceed 51 inches in width by 32 inches in depth and must feature chemical-resistant components compatible with water-based pesticides, including a pressure regulator with gauge, inline water strainer/filter, recirculation connection for cold weather operation, and a pistol-style multiple spray pattern nozzle with quick disconnect. All equipment specifications are detailed in the Updated Required Skid Sprayer Specs document, with the procurement posted on April 9, 2026, and proposal submissions due by April 16, 2026. Vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services contracts, maintain required insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general commercial liability per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and retain all books and records for three years following final payment or five years if federal funds are utilized.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. No award value or budget range is explicitly stated in the available procurement materials. Vendors must be capable of meeting all technical specifications and comply with Illinois State contracting requirements, including prevailing wage provisions if applicable to the service category, and must maintain appropriate licensing and insurance documentation. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly, and the State reserves the right to terminate or suspend the agreement without penalty if funding becomes unavailable or to terminate for cause if vendor performance jeopardizes health, safety, or property. Prospective bidders should review the Standard Terms and Conditions document thoroughly, as it establishes uniform requirements applicable to all vendors and includes provisions regarding payment terms under the State Prompt Payment Act, intellectual property ownership, audit rights, and contract assignment restrictions.