(FY27) DL T-68 Super Tandem Dump w-Pusher Axle 86k

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids for one Super Tandem Dump truck with Pusher Axle, 86,000 GVWR, for Day Labor operations under IFB B-53944, with bids due October 26, 2026. Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference are available to qualifying bidders under the Illinois Procurement Code.

The vehicle must be a newly manufactured, current-production model meeting detailed equipment specifications in document T68-60-05 DL (June 2026 revision); remanufactured or reconditioned units are not acceptable. The vendor must be an established manufacturer or authorized dealer; no third-party vendors are permitted. Delivery is F.O.B. destination during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.), with freight included in the unit price. The State does not list a budget or estimated purchase price in the solicitation materials.

The initial contract term is 36 months from execution, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. A manufacturer's standard warranty equal to or exceeding general-public offerings on comparable production models must be furnished and transferred to the State. The vendor must carry General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured.

Vendors not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway must submit completed Vendor Disclosure forms (formerly Forms A, Version 27.1) concurrently with bids. For contracts exceeding $100,000 in annual value, financial disclosures and conflicts-of-interest certifications become material contract terms requiring ongoing compliance. The solicitation is not federally funded. Prevailing wage requirements apply where applicable. The State may terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice.