Contract Summary

This is an Awarded Contract executed between the State of Illinois, Department of Corrections, and Pennell Forklift Service Inc. for the provision of annual forklift repair and maintenance services at the Illinois River Correctional Center. The contract, identified as 27-426DOC-ILRIV-R-327248, was executed on July 2, 2026, with Brad Johnson, Warden of the Illinois Department of Corrections, signing on behalf of the State, and Zach Pennell, Vice President of Pennell Forklift Service Inc., a Jacksonville, Illinois-based company, signing for the vendor. This is a small purchase procurement conducted outside of the BidBuy system with an award code classification of C.

The contract requires Pennell Forklift Service Inc. to provide comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and repair services for three on-site forklifts at the Illinois River Correctional Center, located at 1300 West Locust Street, Canton, Illinois. Services must be scheduled Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 1:00 PM, excluding state holidays, with documentation of findings required. The scope includes maintenance of power and drive systems, wheels, axles, steering and brakes, forks, attachments, masts and chairs, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and safety devices. The contract has an initial one-time service term with a maximum payment amount of $1,500.00 and is subject to availability of appropriations. The vendor is responsible for all necessary licenses, certifications, permits, and insurance, including general commercial liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. No subcontracting is permitted under this agreement.