D1 Boat Operator and Bucket Boat Rental

The Illinois Department of Transportation, District 1 is seeking a vendor to provide a Boat Operator, Bucket Boat, Straight Boom Man Lift, and associated equipment to perform bridge inspections. The contract requires the vendor to supply a qualified Boat Operator who is authorized to operate the Bucket Boat and Straight Boom Man Lift, as well as load and unload the equipment. The vendor must also provide personal flotation devices, coordinate with the U.S. Coast Guard, and monitor radio channels. The work will involve inspections of six movable bridges and potentially six additional bridges, with the contract schedule set for June 10-21, 2019. The pricing structure includes hourly labor rates for the Boat Operator during straight time and overtime, as well as daily rental rates for the Bucket Boat, Straight Boom Man Lift, and associated equipment. The initial contract term is from May 1 to June 30, 2019, with no renewal options.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total contract value or budget range is also not disclosed in the available documents. Vendors must complete Forms A and Forms B to be considered responsive, which cover various business and disclosure requirements, regardless of the annual value of the bid or contract. Subcontracting is permitted under the terms of the contract.