Long Boom Bucket Equipment Training - Day Labor- SP SSC

The State of Illinois, through the Finance & Administration division (FINADMIN494), has awarded a contract to Altec Industries, Inc. for specialized equipment training. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 25-494DOT-FINAD-P-87458, focuses on NAID Operator Training and Long Boom Bucket Truck maintenance training for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Day Labor unit. The training supports bridge inspection and minor bridge repair capabilities within the state's transportation infrastructure.

The contract, valued at $8,740.42, was executed on October 7, 2025, with a projected completion date of May 31, 2026. The procurement was designated as a sole source procurement due to the specialized nature of the equipment and required training. The training is specifically tailored to the recently added Long Boom Bucket Truck in the IDOT fleet, ensuring that operators are fully qualified to utilize this specialized vehicle for critical transportation infrastructure maintenance and inspection activities.