OLE Boat motor replacements

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Law Enforcement is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation for twelve replacement gasoline outboard motors across seven line items for the Illinois Conservation Police nautical fleet. The procurement encompasses motors of varying horsepower specifications: three 150HP motors, one 70HP motor, one 115HP motor, one 50HP motor, two 200HP motors, two 150HP motors, and two 250HP motors. All motors must be brand new, four-stroke engines with current model year specifications, functional hour meters, power trim and tilt systems, remote or tiller steering capabilities, and digital gauges with SmartCraft technology compatibility where applicable. Successful bidders must be licensed boat dealers and certified vendors for the manufacturers they propose, with bidders authorized to submit "or equal" product submissions with detailed documentation demonstrating equivalency to specified brands and models. Deliverables include complete installation, equipment, field testing, training on operation and maintenance, two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, original titles, warranty documentation, and a minimum three-year manufacturer's warranty for all motors. Award will be made to the compliant low bidder by line item, with each line awarded separately based on lowest responsive and responsible pricing. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy platform by February 25, 2026, with all work required to be completed and delivered by June 30, 2026, and vendors must provide two weeks' notice prior to delivery completion dates.

The solicitation does not indicate specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restrictions on organization types responding to the opportunity. Vendors must comply with Illinois Procurement Code requirements and may claim applicable preferences such as the Illinois Business Preference or Domestic Product Preference with supporting documentation. Bidders are required to maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, comply with prevailing wage requirements if applicable, and subcontracting is not permitted with a minimum of 51 percent of work to be completed by the prime contractor. All bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening, and all resulting agreements will be governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), with contracts contingent upon appropriation of funds and subject to termination for cause or convenience. The specific budget range or award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents; however, a $15 administrative fee applies to any awarded contract valued at $1,000 or more under applicable sections of the Illinois Procurement Code, to be deducted from the vendor's first invoice. Vendors must complete mandatory state registrations including the Illinois Board of Elections, Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Human Rights (for entities with 15 or more employees), and the Illinois Procurement Gateway, with current and valid registration required prior to bid submission.