Equipment Trailers

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is procuring various types of equipment trailers, including tandem axle, triple axle, deck over, and tilt deck trailers, ranging from 14,000 lbs to 60,000 lbs capacity. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with detailed specifications provided for each trailer type, including requirements for the frame, deck, suspension, axles, wheels, tires, electrical systems, and other components. Bidders must submit descriptive literature and demonstrate their ability to provide prompt parts and service within Illinois. IDOT reserves the right to waive minor informalities and will consider serviceability as a key factor in the award. The trailers must be delivered in first-class operating condition, with a minimum 12-month warranty. Bids are due by February 15, 2023, and the resulting contract will have an initial term upon execution to June 30, 2024, with a total term not to exceed ten years.

The IFB indicates the contract is not subject to a Small Business Set-Aside or Veteran Small Business participation goals. Pricing must be submitted for each line item, and the State will award by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The total payments under the contract shall not exceed a specified maximum amount without a formal amendment. No incumbent vendors or budget information is provided in the solicitation materials. Bidders must comply with various state requirements related to employment, political contributions, and prohibited conflicts of interest.