D6 Rubber Tracked CPT Rig

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is procuring a new rubber tracked cone penetration test (CPT) rig. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) specifies that the rig must be newly manufactured and include a 35 HP minimum engine, 20 tons of push capacity, 25 tons of pull capacity, 44 inches of rod stroke, and a data acquisition system with laptop. The successful vendor will be required to provide on-site training and have parts and service capabilities within the state. Bids are due electronically through the state's BidBuy system by April 27, 2022, and the contract term is from execution to June 30, 2023, with no option to exceed 10 years total. The award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price.

This procurement does not include any disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE), minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. The previous contract for this equipment was awarded to Applied Research Associates, Inc. for $196,268.70 over an initial 13-month term, with no renewal options indicated. The state has not provided a specific budget range for this procurement, but the pricing must be firm with no additional expenses allowed.