IDNR Trailer fabrication and skid spray unit

The state of Illinois, through the Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Division of Natural Heritage, is seeking bids for the fabrication of a new truck bed and the installation of a fire suppression skid unit on an existing Ford F-250 truck. The required specifications include a 96" x 96" aluminum truck bed, a headache rack with lights, an extruded aluminum floor, and two lockable storage boxes. The fire suppression skid unit must meet NFPA standards and includes a 13 HP two-stage portable pump, a 6-liter fuel tank, and a 200-gallon water tank with a 10-gallon foam cell. The vendor will be responsible for all installation work, including wiring, plumbing, and mounting the skid unit in a removable configuration. Bids must include all materials, parts, labor, freight, and shipping costs. The contract will be awarded to a single vendor, and subcontracting is not permitted. The bid submission deadline is March 13, 2020.

The procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. IDNR does not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration, or possible award values or budget ranges.