REBID D1 Boat Operator and Bucket Board Rental FY26

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 1 is soliciting bids for a boat operator and bucket boat rental service under solicitation number B-50137, with proposals due by February 18, 2026. This procurement involves the rental or lease of equipment with operator services and boats, motors, and marine equipment, identified under NIGP codes 975-35 and 975-21. The primary deliverable is the provision of a qualified boat operator to manage bucket boat equipment with man lift capabilities, supporting IDOT District 1's operational needs. Bidders must demonstrate that they possess or can secure qualified personnel capable of safely operating specialized marine equipment and bucket lift systems. The required submission includes a completed Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan at the time of bid submission, along with an IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form certifying current Illinois Procurement Gateway registration, state vendor registration status, and compliance with state contracting requirements. Vendors must also certify that any apparel provided will not involve forced labor exploitation and must disclose any current or pending contracts with State of Illinois government entities exceeding $100,000 in annual value.

The procurement includes a Business Enterprise Program goal of 3%, requiring bidders to demonstrate commitment to utilizing certified minority-owned businesses (MBE), women-owned businesses (WBE), businesses owned by persons with disabilities (PBE), and veteran-owned or service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB/SDVOSB). Bidders may satisfy diversity goals through self-performance if certified in applicable NIGP codes, through subcontracting with certified diverse vendors, or by demonstrating good faith efforts and requesting a goal waiver or reduction. All certified vendors must be independently registered with the Illinois Procurement Gateway and cannot be restricted from providing quotes to other bidders. Non-compliance with utilization plan requirements constitutes material breach of contract and may result in termination. Successful contractors must maintain monthly reporting of BEP/VBP vendor utilization and payment documentation throughout contract performance, with records retained for three years post-completion. The specific award value or budget range for this rebid procurement is not disclosed in the available documentation.