25-494DOT-FINAD-B-46186 | (FY26) D1 Wreckers (9)

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the one-time purchase of nine new wrecker trucks for FY26 to support Emergency Traffic Patrol and heavy-lifting field operations. The procurement includes vehicles equipped with recovery booms and wheel lifts, as well as those with rollback platform bodies. All vehicles must be the manufacturer's current model year or newer, featuring single axle chassis with a minimum 33,000 lbs. G.V.W.R. weight rating. Key technical requirements include a minimum 20,000 lbs. single drum hydraulic winch, hydraulically operated hands-free jaws for the under lift, and a dedicated diagnostic tool for the engine and transmission for every unit. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with all submissions required electronically via the BidBuy portal. Deliveries must be completed by July 31, 2029, to the IDOT District 1 facility in Chicago, with units allowed to be delivered individually as they are completed. The vendor must provide a twelve-month warranty and ensure all vehicles are free of dealer decals. Insurance requirements include general commercial liability of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and auto liability of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence. The contract term extends through July 31, 2029, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years.