DNR Mount Vernon GF Jib Crane & Hoist Installation

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is procuring the purchase and installation of a 1-ton (2,000 lb.) jib crane with an electric hoist for the maintenance shop at the Mount Vernon Game Farm Complex in Jefferson County. The successful contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials to install the foundationless crane, which must have a 10-foot height under beam, 10-foot span, and the ability to rotate 360 degrees. The work includes electrical wiring, floor leveling, and training of site staff, to be completed within 120 days of the contract award or notice to proceed. Bidders must be certified by the manufacturer to sell and install equipment from the approved manufacturers, which include Harrington. Bids will be evaluated based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid, and the Department reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The bid form must be submitted by July 2, 2019.

The procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The contract will require prevailing wage compliance, certified payroll submissions, a performance bond, and insurance coverage. No incumbent vendors or budget range information was provided in the documents reviewed.