Small Purchase - Mud Jack

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a mudjacking pump by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for use by the District 5 Bridge Crew. The key requirements for the mudjacking pump include a 25 HP engine, self-propelled operation, in-frame reservoir, handlebar steering, ability to pump 3/8" pea gravel, swivel front axle, threaded check ball chamber, 7.5 cubic foot material hopper, 6 ft pumping hose, pumping handle, and pumping nozzle. The pump must also meet specifications for pumping pressure, pumping capacity, approximate weight, hopper height, overall dimensions, and tire size. This is a small purchase contract, with a single unit being procured. The opportunity was posted on April 12, 2021 and responses are due by April 16, 2021.

The procurement has been designated as a small business set-aside by the State of Illinois, due to the estimated dollar value of $12,000 falling within the small business thresholds. However, the state has issued a waiver that allows for the bypass of the small business set-aside requirement in certain circumstances, such as the need for a brand name product or the lack of responsive small business offers. No other details are provided regarding incumbent vendors, contract duration, funding sources, or evaluation criteria for the procurement.