REBID FY27 Liquid Salt Applicator/Street Flusher Water Truck Purchase D1

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids on a Liquid Salt Applicator/Street Flusher Water Truck for District 1 under IFB Solicitation D1 26-494DOT-FINAD-B-52854, with bids due July 27, 2026. No set-aside, minority business percentage, women-owned business percentage, or veteran-owned small business preference applies. Bidders must affirmatively declare that products are manufactured in the United States, with the state providing preference to domestically manufactured products unless exceptions apply under 30 ILCS 517.

The scope is a tandem axle, self-propelled anti-ice applicator with a 66,000 lbs. gross vehicle weight rating, equipped with a 3,500-gallon liquid product applicator system for anti-ice application, water flushing, dust suppression, and herbicide application. The truck must feature a minimum 350 horsepower turbocharged diesel engine with 1,150 foot-pounds of torque and an Allison 3000 RDS or equivalent automatic transmission. District-specific optional equipment includes front-mount flusher system, front-mount spray boom for herbicide, hose reel, and tool/storage boxes. All equipment must be newly manufactured (remanufactured or reconditioned equipment is not acceptable) and fully operational upon delivery. Bidders must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers with written manufacturer authorization. Pre-construction model drawings or virtual renderings require Department approval prior to production. The successful bidder must provide two qualified service locations capable of post-purchase servicing and deliver educational instruction covering safety, operation, routine service, and maintenance to two District personnel for a minimum of three hours following delivery.

The contract has an initial term of 36 months from execution, with a maximum total term not to exceed 10 years. Pricing is firm, with freight costs included in unit prices. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. All bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy; late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must attend any mandatory pre-submission conference if designated on the BidBuy posting. Bid prices must remain firm for 180 days from opening. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest overall total price. A $15 fee applies to any awarded bidder for contracts of $1,000 or more under the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative, to be deducted from the first check issued.