OLE Central Zone 17'-19' Deep V Boat

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Law Enforcement (Illinois Conservation Police) is procuring one 17-19 foot Deep V aluminum boat package, including motor and trailer, for the Central Zone to replace boats being retired from service. The boat must feature marine-grade aluminum hull construction with reverse chines, a minimum 92-inch beam, and 24-inch interior cockpit depth, paired with a new 150 horsepower four-stroke outboard motor equipped with digital controls, hydraulic steering, minimum 50-amp alternator, power trim and tilt, and engine hour meter. The trailer must be constructed of galvanized or aluminum material with LED lighting, disc brakes (preferred), radial tires, and a spare tire. Vendors must be licensed boat dealers and certified vendors for the proposed brand and manufacturer, with a minimum of 51 percent of work completed by the prime contractor, and must provide new, unused equipment with standard manufacturer warranties, two copies of operator and maintenance manuals, and training upon delivery. The vendor must be an authorized wholesaler, retailer, and service center for both the boat and engine make/model within 60 miles of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources headquarters at One Natural Resources Way, Springfield, Illinois. The boat must be fully operational and ready for pickup by June 30, 2026. Bids are due May 13, 2026, with submission required through the BidBuy platform.

The procurement does not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises; however, the State Comptroller may deduct a $15 minority contractor initiative fee from the first check for contracts of $1,000 or more under specified procurement code sections. Vendors must comply with 34 comprehensive Illinois certification requirements covering legal eligibility, financial responsibility, ethical conduct, labor practices, and state and federal regulatory compliance, including non-delinquency on educational loans, absence of felony convictions, environmental protection standards compliance, Illinois use tax remittance, drug-free workplace policies, equal employment opportunity practices, and cybersecurity standards. All subcontractors must meet identical certification requirements. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, along with required worker's compensation insurance, and maintain detailed records for three years (five years if federal funds are used). No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or specific technology integration requirements are identified in the procurement documentation. The contract award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation.