OLE Central Zone 150HP Outboard Boat Motor Replace/Install

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Conservation Police is seeking to procure and install one replacement 150-horsepower outboard boat motor for use in the Central Zone. This is a rebid solicitation, indicating that a previous round of vendor selection did not result in an award. The motor must be fully installed and ready for pickup by June 30, 2026, establishing a firm deadline of approximately eight weeks from the posting date. Prospective vendors must provide authorized service capability within a 150-mile radius of IDNR Headquarters located at 1 Natural Resources Way, Springfield, Illinois 62702, ensuring ongoing maintenance and support access. The procurement requires vendor compliance with detailed technical specifications outlined in the revised specifications document, along with adherence to standard terms and conditions established by IDNR. The solicitation opened on May 6, 2026, with a bid due date of May 13, 2026, providing a seven-day response window for interested vendors. Questions regarding the procurement should be directed to Melanie.N.Dodd@Illinois.gov.

The procurement documents do not explicitly identify set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or current contractors for this rebid opportunity. No specific evaluation criteria beyond technical specification compliance and authorized service area requirements are detailed in the available documentation. Similarly, no budget range or award value is provided in the posting materials, suggesting that pricing will be evaluated upon proposal submission. The solicitation does not reference any existing infrastructure or technology integration requirements beyond compatibility with the current boat platform. Interested vendors should thoroughly review both the revised specifications document and standard terms and conditions to ensure full understanding of all requirements and contractual obligations associated with this opportunity.