# Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53907

Illinois DOT solicits bids for a new Bridge Inspection Crane Truck (86,000 lb. GVWR) for bridge maintenance operations.

**Posted:** September 17, 2026
**Respond By:** October 05, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53907
**NAICS:** 333924, 423860

Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking bids for a new Bridge Inspection Crane Truck to support bridge maintenance operations.
- Government Buyer:
  - Illinois Department of Transportation, Finance & Administration (Bureau of Business Services)
  - Secretary of Transportation: Gia Biagi
- Products & Specifications:
  - Bridge Inspection Truck Crane, model T83-60-10 DL, newly manufactured, 86,000 lb. GVWR
  - Tandem axle chassis, minimum 475 HP turbo-charged diesel engine, Allison automatic transmission (MD 4500 RDS or equivalent)
  - Specialized under-bridge inspection aerial device with four articulating booms (two telescoping), 3-man aluminum work platform (auto-leveling, 180-degree rotation)
  - Hydraulic system (PTO driven, 50-gallon reservoir, ANSI-compliant hoses), electrical system (heavy-duty alternator, LED/halogen lighting, Whelen DOT Core emergency lighting)
  - Communication system (minimum four stations with headsets), safety and warning systems (emergency kill switches, alarms, interlocks, compliance with Federal, OSHA, ANSI, NEMA, State standards)
  - Auxiliary diesel engine (fuel injected, liquid cooled, emissions compliant), platform deck body (steel tread plate, non-skid coating, toolboxes)
- Quantities:
  - One (1) complete Bridge Inspection Truck Crane with all specified components
- Unique/Notable Requirements:
  - Only new, unused, current model year or newer vehicles accepted (no remanufactured/reconditioned equipment)
  - Bidders must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers; documentation required
  - Compliance with all federal and state safety and emission standards
  - Minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty from acceptance
  - Delivery must be fully operational, with all accessories and attachments mounted
  - Educational instruction for operation and maintenance required upon delivery
  - Vendor disclosure forms and adherence to Illinois procurement regulations
- No specific OEMs named; bidders must propose compliant makes/models
- Subcontractors allowed with disclosure
- Contract term: 36 months initially, up to 10 years with renewals

### Description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the one-time purchase of a Bridge Inspection Truck Crane. The procurement requires a new, unused truck with a gross vehicle weight rating of 86,000 lb, compliant with specification T83-60-10 dated April 2026. Vendors must complete and return a questionnaire with their bid and submit all required documents electronically via the BidBuy portal by the specified deadline. The contract includes detailed equipment specifications, warranty requirements, and delivery obligations.

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