# Illinois BidBuy #27-493ISP-OPERA-B-54642

Illinois State Police solicitation for single and double tilt-capable hitch-mounted bicycle racks

**Posted:** October 23, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-493ISP-OPERA-B-54642
**NAICS:** 423860

The Illinois State Police is seeking tilt-capable, hitch-mounted bicycle racks for its patrol fleet under a three-year, as-needed contract.
- **Government buyer:** Illinois State Police (ISP), Department of Patrol (DOP), Operations; delivery is to the ISP Department of Academy and Training in Pawnee, Illinois.
- **Named OEMs:** **Kuat** (NV 2.0, 2-inch hitch), **Thule** (T2 Pro XTR), and **RockyMounts** (HighNoon FC Solo and MonoRail). Equivalent products are allowed if they meet or exceed the specifications.
- **Estimated quantities:** 165 single-bike racks and 40 double-bike racks over the contract term. The estimated initial order is 60 single and 20 double racks; yearly estimates are 55 single and 10 double in Year 2, then 50 single and 10 double in Year 3. Quantities depend on operational needs and are not guaranteed.
- **Key requirements:** At least 60 lb capacity per bicycle; front-wheel securing with no frame contact; fit Small–XXL frames, 29-inch wheels, and wheelbases up to 50 inches; tilt for rear-hatch access while loaded and fold flat when not in use.
- Racks must include a hitch lock and keyed-alike integrated bicycle cable locks, fit a 2-inch Class III law-enforcement-duty receiver, and be suitable for highway and patrol use. They must fit the ISP Ford Police Interceptor Utility fleet and allow at least 15.25 inches of trunk clearance when tilted with patrol gear loaded.
- **Commercial and delivery requirements:** Bidders must submit product specifications and manufacturer warranty documentation; equivalent products require documentation showing compliance. Unit prices are fixed for the three-year term and include shipping. Orders must ship within 30 days, and partial shipments must be accepted.

### Description

The Illinois State Police Department of Patrol is seeking a three-year contract for as-needed purchases of single and double trailer-hitch bicycle mounts with tilt capability, either from the referenced brands or an equivalent meeting the stated requirements. The mounts must support at least 60 pounds per bicycle, secure bicycles by the front wheel without frame contact, include hitch locks and keyed-alike bicycle cable locks, and fit the specified police fleet vehicles. The bid schedule lists estimated totals of 165 single racks and 40 double racks for the contract term; quantities are not guaranteed, and an estimated initial order of 60 single and 20 double racks is expected. Orders must ship within 30 days, with shipping included in unit pricing.

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