Re-bid D1 Boat Operator and Bucket Boat Rental

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 1, is re-bidding a contract for Boat Operator and Bucket Boat Rental services. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide a qualified boat operator authorized to operate a 65-foot straight boom man lift on a bucket boat, as well as the bucket boat rental itself, which must include specific equipment. The contract covers the inspection of a list of movable bridges and additional bridges, with an estimated scheduling window of June 10-21, 2021. The initial term of the contract is upon execution through June 30, 2022, with the possibility of up to two one-year renewals. The pricing section includes hourly and daily rates for the boat operator, bucket boat rental, straight boom man lift rental, mobilization, equipment loading, and use of pneumatic tools and air compressors. Bidders must attend a mandatory site visit and pre-bid conference to be eligible to submit a proposal, which is due by a specific date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent vendor or contractor is not specified. The available budget or award value range is also not provided. However, the contract is for public works, and therefore requires compliance with applicable state laws, such as the use of domestically manufactured steel products.