EMA - Equipment Trailers - SM

The State of Illinois, through Sangamon County, is conducting a small business set-aside procurement to acquire four standardized flatbed equipment trailers designed to support state flood mitigation operations. The trailers will be used to transport sandbagging machines for rapid statewide deployment during flood response situations. Each trailer must meet specific technical requirements including a minimum 16-foot by 72-inch flatbed deck, tandem axles with dual 7,000-pound capacity rated axles, 16-inch 10-ply load E rated tires, pressure-treated 2x8 wood decking, a minimum 14,000-pound gross vehicle weight rating, electric brakes on both axles, a 7-pin connector with LED lighting, six D-ring tie-down points, a removable heavy-duty drop-down ramp with #9 gauge expanded metal, four corner stabilizing braces, a lockable steel toolbox, removable siderails and ramps with pin systems, a steel frame with corrosion-resistant finish, and a 2 5/16-inch ball coupler for standard towing vehicle compatibility. Delivery is required to 4800 Rodger Street, Springfield, Illinois 62703. The procurement was posted on April 8, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 14, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, restricting eligibility to small business enterprises. All responding vendors must complete and submit the State of Illinois Taxpayer Identification Number registration form and certify compliance with the Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 26.2), which encompasses 34 distinct statutory and regulatory requirements including criminal history clearance, tax compliance, drug-free workplace status, environmental compliance, cybersecurity requirements, and employment opportunity provisions. Vendors must also comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish obligations for payment procedures under the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage compliance for applicable categories, maintenance of records for three to five years, general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and state ownership of all work product. The procurement documents do not specify an award value or budget range for the trailer acquisition.