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

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Law Enforcement, is procuring twin replacement outboard boat motors with professional installation services for the Illinois Conservation Police in Lake County. The project involves repowering a 27-foot work skiff from a single engine to a dual outboard motor configuration, with both motors requiring installation and delivery readiness by June 30, 2026. Each motor must be a brand-new, four-stroke V8 with 250-300 horsepower, minimum 4.2-liter displacement, weighing no more than 600 pounds per engine, and equipped with a minimum 70-amp alternator. The motors must feature fully integrated digital control systems with electronic throttle and shift capabilities, integrated remote steering, power trim and tilt, and digital engine monitoring displays, along with stainless steel propellers and one spare propeller per motor. Installation must be completed by a licensed boat dealer and certified vendor who is an authorized service center for the engine make and model located within 60 miles of the IDNR facility at North Point Marina in Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, and the successful bidder must complete a minimum of 51 percent of the work as the prime contractor. All motors must include a minimum three-year factory warranty supported by authorized Illinois service centers, and vendors must provide two weeks' notice prior to completion, conduct on-water sea trials to verify performance and RPM specifications, and provide two copies of operator and maintenance manuals with operator training. The bid submission deadline is May 5, 2026, with electronic submissions required through the BidBuy platform, and offerors proposing "or equal" alternative products must clearly identify the brand name, model number, and specifications with documented proof of equivalency.

The Standard Terms and Conditions for this procurement establish general compliance and performance requirements applicable to State of Illinois contracts. Vendors awarded contracts valued at $1,000 or more must pay a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund as part of the Minority Contractor Initiative; however, no specific set-asides or disadvantaged enterprise restrictions are detailed in the procurement documents. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, and must comply with prevailing wage requirements where applicable. Payment will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices due by July 31 following service completion. The existing single-engine propulsion system shall be removed by the vendor and will remain state property, and the vendor is responsible for inspecting the transom and mounting surface and integrating the new engines with existing fuel and electrical systems in accordance with manufacturer specifications. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly and may be terminated for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause immediately upon notice if performance jeopardizes safety or health. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the available procurement documents.