DNR Otter Slough Trailers

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Natural Resources, is soliciting bids for the procurement of gooseneck and marine trailers to support the Otter Slough operations. The contract covers the technical specifications and requirements for various sizes and capacities of gooseneck and boat/marine trailers, including dimensions, weight capacities, safety features, and other technical details. Bidders must have experience providing similar equipment to state and local government agencies within the past 5 years, and proposals are due by August 30, 2024. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for August 28, 2024, and the contract will be awarded on September 15, 2024 with an initial term of 2 years and options to renew for up to 3 additional 1-year terms.

This contract opportunity has been designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, and the incumbent contractor is ABC Trailer Supply. Funding for the contract will be provided through the state's capital improvement budget, with an estimated total contract value of $5 million over the initial 2-year term. Bidders must demonstrate the ability to integrate with any existing infrastructure or technology requirements specified by the Department of Natural Resources.