Equipment trailers for District 4

The state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of equipment trailers for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 4. The procurement includes specifications for a Tandem Axle Combination Box and Deck Trailer as well as a Tandem Axle Tag Trailer, both with detailed requirements for the trailer components, accessories, and technical capabilities. Bidders must submit descriptive literature, meet minimum standards, and be able to demonstrate the equipment. Delivery time may be a factor in the award. The contract opportunity has a posted date of March 7, 2019 and a due date of March 14, 2019. Vendors are required to provide various certifications and disclosures, including their Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration, lobbying activities, and current/pending state contracts.

The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The specifications indicate the awarded contract will go to the manufacturer that has been actively involved in this type of manufacturing for at least 5 years and has readily available parts and service within the state. The specific award value or budget range is not provided in the available documents, but the technical and service requirements suggest this may be a significant procurement for IDOT District 4.