DNR Trailer for Mississippi River SFWA

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is procuring one heavy-duty low profile beavertail deckover trailer for Mississippi River area operations through a competitive bidding process with a proposal due date of February 26, 2026. The trailer must meet specifications including a 40,000 GVW capacity with an 8.5 x 25+10 configuration, dual 20,000-pound axles with oil-bathed bearings, hydraulic tong trailer jacks with manual override backup options, and a full-width hydraulic lift dovetail ramp with steel runners and cleats. Additional required features encompass air disc brakes (with electric-over-hydraulic disc brakes as an alternative), 215/75 R 17.5" radial tires with H load range, a 17.5K enclosed weather winch box, a solar charging system with 10-watt panel, a pierced I-beam frame, HD I-beam tongue with adjustable pintle, full-length rub rail with D-rings spaced every four feet, powder coat finish, diamond plate deck over wheels, chain spools, spare tire and carrier, and rubber-mounted sealed LED lights. The project is funded through the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education Federal Assistance Program and relates to the Statewide Public Lands Wildlife Habitat Development Project (Project #W-76-D-57), with work to be completed within the agreement term and extensions requiring written approval from IDNR.

The procurement is subject to comprehensive federal compliance requirements under 2 CFR Part 200, the Davis-Bacon Act, the Clean Air Act, the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, and the Build America Buy America Act, along with state standard terms and conditions governing Illinois Chief Procurement Office contracts. Contractors must maintain appropriate insurance coverage including general commercial liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability, and workers' compensation as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. Payment operates on a reimbursement basis for eligible, documented costs submitted within 60 days following project completion, with the contractor responsible for providing a non-federal matching share equal to the State percentage of allowable costs while federal funds cover the Federal percentage of approvable expenses. Financial records must be maintained for a minimum of three years following project completion, and quarterly progress reports are required for grants exceeding $25,000 with final performance reports due within 90 days of project completion. The specifications document does not identify specific award values, budget ranges, set-asides for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, or evaluation criteria beyond the technical trailer specifications outlined.