26-494DOT-FINAD-B-49831 | D1 Boat Operator and Bucket Boat Rental Rebid FY26

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the D1 Boat Operator and Bucket Boat Rental Rebid FY26. The primary objective of this contract is to secure the rental of a bucket boat and a qualified operator to facilitate hands-on inspections of moveable bridges in Joliet, Illinois. The required equipment must include a 65-foot straight boom man lift and a portable air compressor with a minimum of 250 CFP, including pneumatic grinders and chisels. The bucket boat must be no more than ten years old and certified by an ANSI accredited organization. The vendor is responsible for all loading, unloading, and transportation of equipment between sites, as well as coordinating inspections with the United States Coast Guard and monitoring VHF-FM Marine Channel 16. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The initial term of performance is 36 months from execution, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Bidders must comply with the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP) goals, including a 3% BEP participation goal. Required submissions include Vendor Disclosures, an Offer to the State, and a BEP Utilization Plan, all of which must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy portal. The vendor must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for General Commercial Liability and Auto Liability, and Worker's Compensation as required by law. The contract includes strict compliance requirements regarding equal opportunity, anti-trust assignments, and the prohibition of employing State employees. Invoicing is generally performed upon completion of the contract, and all payments are subject to statutory offset. The State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' prior written notice.