DNR - Purchase of Airboat, Engine, and Trailer - Northern Region

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking to procure a specialized 16-foot aluminum airboat package for use by Wildlife Biologists in the Northern Region. The comprehensive procurement includes a marine-grade hull, engine, and trailer that must meet stringent standards from the United States Coast Guard, National Marine Manufacturers Association, and American Boat and Yacht Council. The airboat must be manufactured by a licensed airboat manufacturer with at least five consecutive years of experience and a minimum production of fifty airboats. Specific requirements mandate that the equipment be newly manufactured, with no remanufactured or reconditioned components allowed, and must include comprehensive warranties covering hull structure, metalwork, polymer components, engine, and drive unit. The successful vendor must be a recognized wholesaler/retailer of boat, motor, and trailer products, capable of providing a fully operational airboat package that includes operator training at the vendor's facility. The proposal is due on December 3, 2024, with a required delivery date of June 30, 2025, and vendors must comply with the State of Illinois' standard certifications and terms and conditions.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the procurement documents, vendors must adhere to a comprehensive set of standard certifications that address various legal and ethical requirements. These certifications include provisions related to educational loan status, collective bargaining obligations, criminal background checks, and compliance with labor and environmental regulations. The procurement does not indicate any incumbent vendors or specific restrictions on organizational types, but vendors must demonstrate significant technical capability and manufacturing experience in airboat production. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available documents. Vendors must submit complete documentation, including manufacturer's certificates of origin for both the boat and trailer, and be prepared to meet the State of Illinois' rigorous contractual requirements, which include potential audits, insurance obligations, and compliance with prevailing wage standards.