Buoys for Stratton

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of various types of channel marker buoys for the Stratton Lock and Dam in McHenry County, Illinois. The solicitation from the Office of Water Resources requests bids for 10 red channel marker buoys, 20 green channel marker buoys, 8 white danger dam buoys, and 6 white shallow water buoys. The buoys must meet specific design requirements, including a nominal 9" diameter, 59-61" height, 3" thick reflective band, stainless steel anchoring eye, and flat top suitable for light installation. Vendors must provide product literature with their quotes, and deliveries will be FOB (freight on board) destination with shipping costs included. The solicitation allows for "Or Equal" submissions that meet the required specifications, with the burden of proof on the bidder. Bids must be for heavy-duty polyethylene plastic buoys, as ABS plastic will not be considered. The buoys must be molded one-piece units, with no separate lids. The deadline for responses is February 15, 2024.

The contracting opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided about any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure that requires integration. The contract value or budget range is not specified in the available documents.