IDNR - Lands Region 4 Hot Shot Crew Gooseneck Trailer

This state and local contract opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) to purchase a gooseneck-style equipment trailer for its Region 4 Hot Shot Crew. The trailer must have a minimum GVWR of 30,000 lbs, a minimum GAWR of 15,000 lbs, and a minimum payload of 21,000 lbs. The trailer size requirements include a minimum of 8.5 x 25 feet plus a 5-foot gooseneck, with a deck length of 360 inches, a deck height of 33.5 inches, and a deck width of 100 inches. The trailer must have specific features such as dual slipper spring suspension, a 2 5/16-inch adjustable height coupler, electric brakes, 12,000-lb rated drop leg jacks, steel channel crossmembers, full-width ramps with spring assist, heavy-duty tires with a spare, LED lights, and a 7-way electrical plug. The trailer must be new, unused, and free from defects, and must be delivered FOB to the Region 4 Hot Shot Crew location in Grafton, Illinois. The deadline for this opportunity is May 16, 2024.

The state's standard terms and conditions will apply to this contract, covering payment procedures, assignment and subcontracting rules, record retention and auditing requirements, performance timelines, confidentiality of information, intellectual property rights, indemnification, insurance, compliance with laws, background checks, and contract termination procedures. The contract also defines warranties for supplied goods and services, reporting and monitoring specifications, employment tax credits, and the availability of appropriations. No information is provided regarding set-asides, incumbent vendors, or award values or budget ranges.