OLE NE Zone Twin 250HP Boat Motor Purchase/Replace/Install

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Law Enforcement (Conservation Police) is seeking bids for the procurement and installation of twin replacement outboard boat motors for an existing 27-foot work skiff, with bids due June 1, 2026 and motors installed and ready for pickup by June 30, 2026.

The scope requires two new 250–300 horsepower four-stroke V8 engines with minimum 4.2-liter displacement, fully integrated digital control systems, electronic steering, power trim and tilt, and digital monitoring displays. Installation includes removal of the existing single-engine propulsion system, transom inspection and modification as needed, integration with existing fuel and electrical systems, complete rigging, and on-water sea trials. Engines must include stainless steel propellers with one spare, a minimum three-year factory warranty supported by authorized Illinois service centers, and two copies of operator and maintenance manuals. All equipment must be brand new and unused. The successful bidder must be a licensed boat dealer and certified vendor for the manufacturer, with authorized service available within 150 miles of North Point Marina, 701 North Point Drive, Winthrop Harbor, Illinois. The vendor is responsible for 51 percent or more of work as prime contractor; subcontractors may perform up to 49 percent. Equivalent product substitutions are permitted if the offeror identifies the product by brand name, make, model number, and provides descriptive literature demonstrating equivalency. Vendor shall provide training on equipment operation and maintenance upon delivery.

Bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy and must include all installation costs and associated fees. All vendors must comply with Illinois standard certifications covering legal entity status, tax compliance, drug-free workplace, equal employment opportunity, prevailing wage requirements, and other state and federal regulatory standards. The vendor must provide two weeks' notice before completion and is responsible for delivery to and pickup from the vendor's facility.