Purchase of Fire Truck for Division of Forestry

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of one (1) 2020 (or newer) model year 19,000 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) diesel 4x4 four door crew cab dually chassis fire truck to assist in IDNR wildland fire management operations. The resulting contract shall commence upon the last dated signature of the parties and shall terminate on December 31, 2020, with an option to renew for up to 10 years. Electronic responses only are accepted, with a bid due date of April 23, 2020 at 2:00 P.M. CST. The IFB outlines detailed specifications for the fire truck, including compliance with NFPA 1906 standards, warranties, compartment and storage requirements, electrical system and lighting, and other features.

There is no Small Business Set-Aside or Minority/Women/Disabled-Owned Business participation requirement for this solicitation. Pricing is requested on a fixed price basis, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The contracting agency does not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or available budget ranges in the provided documentation.