FY27 REBID D9 Barge Rental

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 9 is soliciting bids for a flat tow barge rental under the FY27 REBID D9 Barge Rental solicitation, with bids due November 2, 2026. The solicitation is open to all vendors registered in BidBuy.

The awardee must provide a barge capable of supporting the District's CME 75 drill rig and crew, and must perform all mobilization, positioning, repositioning, and demobilization for a 2 to 4 day drilling operation in Golconda, Illinois. Vendors must execute the Standard Illinois Certifications form (Version 26.2), which covers business status, state and federal compliance, and eligibility to perform work for Illinois, as a prerequisite to bid submission.

The Standard Illinois Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2) govern the contract. Required insurance includes general liability of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation as required by law. Funding is contingent on appropriations availability, and the State may terminate for convenience on thirty days' notice or immediately for cause, including failure to cure material breaches. The State may use federal funding, with the percentage identified in the award notice. Prevailing wage requirements apply to applicable service categories, and vendors must obtain current rates from the Illinois Department of Labor. Awards of $1,000 or more carry a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee, deducted from the first payment. Payment follows the Illinois Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540), and invoices for services through June 30 are due by July 31 of that year. Vendors must retain records for three years, or five years if federal funds are used.