26-588IEMA-MGMTA-B-51629 | IEMA-OHS Diesel Trash Pumps

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency – Office of Homeland Security is procuring three trailer-mounted, diesel-powered 8-inch heavy-duty cast iron dewatering trash pumps to support flood fight operations and other public emergency situations. These units must feature a fully automatic dry self-priming system, the ability to handle up to 3-inch solids, and be designed for highway-speed towing on a tandem axle with four wheels. Each pump must include all necessary hoses, seals, attachments, and couplers, and be delivered in newly manufactured, fully operational condition by June 30, 2026. Delivery and required operational training by qualified personnel will take place at the agency's location in Springfield, Illinois. This procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bid, with the award based on the lowest overall total price from a responsive and responsible bidder. Bidders must submit all responses electronically via BidBuy, including required vendor disclosures and certifications. The contract requires the vendor to maintain general liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and comply with Illinois prevailing wage laws. Technical specifications are strict, and the agency has explicitly denied requests for material substitutions, such as replacing cast iron with ductile iron or altering suction hose sizes. Final acceptance is subject to agency inspection, and the vendor must transfer all manufacturer warranties to the State.