Rice Lake SFWA- Utility Trailer

The State of Illinois, specifically through Fulton County, is procuring a Super Duty Flatbed Trailer for delivery to the Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area in Canton. The procurement seeks a new, single triple-axle, pull-type flatbed trailer with a 50,000 pound gross vehicle weight rating, featuring a 27-foot bed length, 8-foot-6-inch width, and 6-foot beavertail. Critical specifications include one-piece I-beam construction, three axles with ABS air brakes, Hutch 9700 springs, twelve 235/75R-17.5 Load Range J tires, and a 3-inch adjustable pintle hitch rated at 66,000 pounds. Vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including manufacturer details, make, model number, and complete specifications with their quotes. The trailer must be brand new, unused, and free from defects, with vendors required to provide standard manufacturer's warranty information, operator and maintenance manuals, and on-site training for equipment operation. The procurement's due date is November 12, 2025, with all proposals to be submitted with freight costs included, delivered FOB to the Rice Lake State Fish & Wildlife Area.

While no specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must comply with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2). Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating $1,000,000 General Commercial Liability coverage per occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and $1,000,000 Auto Liability coverage. Vendors must also maintain Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds and subject to potential suspension if the Illinois General Assembly fails to appropriate sufficient funds. All work product will be considered work-for-hire owned exclusively by the State, with intellectual property rights assigned to Illinois. The State reserves the right to conduct background checks and terminate the contract with thirty days' notice. While no specific budget range is provided, the detailed specifications suggest this is a specialized procurement with potential value in the mid-five-figure range for the utility trailer.