DNR Mississippi River Area- 24" mobile pump station

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of a 24-inch diesel-powered, hydraulically driven, mobile pump station. The pump will be used to help manipulate seasonal water levels at the Mississippi River State Fish and Wildlife Area located in Jefferson County. The IFB provides detailed technical specifications for the pump, including requirements for the engine, hydraulic piping, mobile trailer, and testing. The successful vendor must be a recognized manufacturer, representative, or authorized dealer of the required mobile pump stations, with a minimum of 5 consecutive years of experience constructing similar pumps and current ISO 9001 certification. The vendor will be responsible for submitting shop drawings, providing operating and maintenance manuals, conducting equipment inspection, coordinating delivery and installation, and providing one day of training for IDNR staff. Bids are due by May 23, 2019 at 2:00 PM.

There is no small business set-aside or Minority Contractor Initiative requirement for this procurement. The total contract value shall not exceed an amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who meets the stated requirements. The initial contract term will be from the IDNR Director's signature through December 31, 2019, with no option to renew. The procurement was previously advertised with a bid due date of May 16, 2019, but was extended by an addendum. The contract was awarded to Linden and Company for $204,937.00 through the IFB process.