Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54512

IDOT rental of work barge, timber mats, jon boat, and drilling-operation support

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking marine equipment rentals and operating support for a short drilling operation near Golconda. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Finance & Administration, Business Services unit; work is in IDOT District 9 near Golconda, Pope County, Illinois. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or vendors are named in the notice. - Equipment requested: - Rent a flat-tow work barge with spuds for 4 days, with at least 25-by-50-foot usable deck space, 15 feet of rear clearance, and a 40,000-pound deck capacity. - Provide engineered wood timber mats rated to support a 40,000-pound drill rig during loading and unloading. - Rent a jon boat for 4 days with a motor of at least 9.9 horsepower, capacity for four District staff plus the operator, safety equipment, fuel, and required maintenance. - Services requested: 32 hours of straight-time and 24 hours of overtime labor for mobilization, positioning, operation, repositioning, and demobilization of the barge, tug, jon boat, and support personnel. - Notable requirements: The anticipated drilling work is 2 to 4 days. Bidders must cover all line items and provide a detailed daily breakdown of equipment and labor costs if the work runs longer than anticipated.

Description

The solicitation seeks rental of a flat tow barge capable of supporting the District’s CME 75 drill rig and crew for a 2-to-4-day drilling operation in Golconda, Illinois, in IDOT District 9. The work includes providing a work barge with specified deck capacity and spuds, wood mats for loading and unloading, and a jon boat with a motor, safety equipment, and fuel. The vendor must also provide the labor and services needed for mobilization, positioning, operation, repositioning, and demobilization, with straight-time and overtime labor quoted. Vendors must bid on all line items and provide a detailed per-day cost breakdown if the work exceeds its anticipated duration; the lowest responsive and responsible quote will be considered for award.

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