HCEP Drill Rig Trucks (2)

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is seeking bids for the procurement of two trucks equipped with drilling rigs for use in the agency's highway maintenance and geotechnical operations. The first truck must have a minimum 20,000 lb. GVWR and be capable of performing auger borings to depths of 150-feet, utilizing sampling methods such as shelby tube or continuous tube sampling and standard penetration testing. The second truck must have a minimum 54,000 lb. GVWR structural boring rig. The successful bidders must provide the completed trucks with the drill rigs installed and operational, along with two days of training for service personnel and operators. Detailed technical specifications outline the required engine, transmission, rotary drive, hydraulic system, and other components for the trucks and drilling rigs. Bids are due by November 30, 2021, and the resulting contract will have an initial term from execution to June 30, 2025, with a potential total term not to exceed ten (10) years.

There are no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals for this procurement. The previous contract for drill rig trucks was awarded to Rush Truck Centers of Illinois for $789,642.00 over an initial 42-month term. The solicitation does not specify a budget range, but indicates the pricing for this Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be firm with no expenses allowed, and the State may receive a discount for prompt payment.