No hazmat diesel fuel trailer

The Illinois Secretary of State is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ 26PS016012) for the procurement of a 450-500-gallon diesel fuel tank trailer, with bids due February 18, 2026. The solicitation seeks a single trailer unit with comprehensive specifications including diamond plate rock guards, replaceable bolt-on fenders, lockable hatch-style doors, self-adjusting electric brakes, breakaway safety systems, electric/hydraulic jacks, safety tow chains, adjustable height ball hitch, reflective tape, automatic interior LED lighting, protective braid-wrapped wiring, fire extinguisher, manual valve manifold, fuel reel of at least 125 feet, utility box fuel pumping system, and 14-ply ST235/85R16 tires with steel rims. The trailer must be delivered FOB Destination to the Illinois Secretary of State at 3701 Winchester Road, Springfield, Illinois 62707, with delivery required no later than June 30, 2026. Only licensed vehicle dealers in Illinois are eligible to bid. The contract commences upon execution and terminates on June 30, 2026, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years. Award will be given to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on firm, fixed total cost pricing that includes all shipping expenses. Questions should be directed to Katie Speck at kspeck@ilsos.gov, with bidders monitoring the Illinois Bulletin for posted questions and agency responses. Submissions may be made via email or through the BidBuy portal.

Vendors must demonstrate financial and operational capability by maintaining general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. All standard Illinois certifications and compliance requirements apply, including prevailing wage obligations, equal opportunity provisions, drug-free workplace certification, ethics training completion, and data security standards compliance. No set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or veteran-owned businesses are identified in the solicitation. The State will not renew the contract, as zero renewal years are specified. The specific bid amount and award value have not been disclosed; however, vendors must submit pricing as a firm, fixed total cost, which the State will enter prior to execution without exceeding that amount absent formal amendment. Vendors should note that they may not bill for taxes unless accompanied by proof of the State's tax exemption status.