DNR/MoraineHillsS. P. / HD Equipment Trailer

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of an equipment trailer by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for Moraine Hills State Park. The trailer must have a dual tandem design with a 12-ton pintle hitch and a minimum payload capacity of 24,000 lbs. Key specifications include a maximum trailer weight of 7,000 lbs, a deck length of 25 feet (19 feet flat, 6 feet beaver tail), a deck width of 8.5 feet, and equipment such as a 25,000 lb jack, 8 tires, 4-inch stake pockets, heavy spring assist ramps, a spare tire and chain box, LED lights, and electric brakes. The trailer must be able to legally haul a region track loader and backhoe, be new and unused, and be delivered F.O.B. to Moraine Hills State Park. The due date for this opportunity is December 21, 2021.

The solicitation documents include standard certifications and terms and conditions that all contractors must comply with when doing business with the State of Illinois. These cover a range of legal, regulatory, and employment practices. There is no information provided on any set-aside designations, restrictions on responding organizations, incumbent vendors, or award values. Contractors must adhere to COVID-19 protocols outlined in the governor's executive orders, which mandate the use of face coverings, vaccinations, or testing in certain indoor public settings.