Illinois BidBuy #26-557THA-ENGPF-B-51474

Illinois Tollway purchase of six Axxiom AmphiBlast vapor abrasive blasting systems

The Illinois Tollway is seeking six complete trailer-mounted vapor abrasive blasting systems for paint and rust removal across its maintenance locations. - Government buyer: Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA/Illinois Tollway), an agency of the State of Illinois; Fleet Operations. Delivery is to the Tollway’s Central Shop in Downers Grove, Illinois. - OEM and reference product: Axxiom — AmphiBlast. Tollway-approved equivalents are allowed; no reseller or distributor is named. - Requested equipment: Six complete systems, each comprising a vapor blast unit, compressor, and trailer. The blaster must have a 4.5-cubic-foot pot, onboard water pump, two 50-foot hoses with controls, wet/dry capability, and an onboard water tank of at least 80 gallons. It must be fork-truck accessible or pallet-mounted and include a one-year OEM warranty. - Compressor requirements: At least 375 CFM at 150 PSI, rotary screw design, Tier 4 Final diesel engine, and required safety shutdowns, aftercooler, and multistage air filtration. Minimum warranties are three years for the air end and one year for mechanical components. - Trailer requirements: 8-by-16-foot steel-deck trailer with tandem axles and electric brakes, spare tire, payload over 10,000 pounds, and minimum two-year equipment-trailer and axle warranties. - Optional items and services: Six 1-by-50-foot extension blast hoses, six safety packages (including a blast suit, air-purifier respirator system, and Z-Link blast helmet), and on-site training and start-up assistance. A 5% contingency is also included in the bid schedule. - Notable requirements: Equipment will be shared across 12 maintenance locations. Bidders must provide product literature and demonstrate compliance for proposed equivalents; resellers must be authorized. The solicitation calls for pricing all bid-schedule items.

Description

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is seeking a vendor to provide six trailer-mounted vapor abrasive blasters, or Tollway-approved equivalents, for removing paint and rust from equipment used at Tollway maintenance locations. The procurement also includes a 5% contingency line item and optional accessories, including extension blast hoses, safety packages, on-site training, and start-up assistance. Bidders must submit pricing for all required line items and submit their bids electronically through BidBuy with the required forms and product literature. The bid response deadline is December 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM.

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