90 ft Boom Lift - IVHQ

The State of Illinois, specifically the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home located in Adams County, is seeking to procure a new 90-foot telescoping boom lift through a competitive bid process. The procurement, identified by the number 25-497DVA-QUINC-B-48000, requires a diesel-powered, 4x4 wheeled lift with a maximum working height between 85-91 feet and a minimum horizontal outreach of 74 feet. The boom lift must have a platform capacity of at least 600 lbs unrestricted and 800 lbs in restricted zones, and include safety features such as fall protection tie-off points and emergency lowering capabilities. Vendors must submit electronic bids through the BidBuy platform by June 20, 2025, with all required documentation including Vendor Disclosure and Offer to the State of Illinois forms. The state will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, responsibility, and lowest overall total price, with bids required to remain firm for 90 days from the opening date. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2026, with delivery required to the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home at 1707 North 12th Street, Quincy, Illinois.

The procurement opportunity includes provisions for domestic product preferences, with priority given to products manufactured in the United States. Bidders who hire qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders may be eligible for tax credits. The solicitation encourages participation from minority and small businesses, with vendors required to complete a Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly stated, the procurement documents emphasize transparency and equal opportunity, requiring vendors to disclose detailed business information, ownership structures, and certify compliance with non-discrimination policies. Vendors must be active registered vendors in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and provide comprehensive company details, including taxpayer identification and legal status. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, and the State reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive minor defects. Although the exact budget range is not specified, the procurement follows standard state purchasing regulations with provisions for comprehensive evaluation and potential contract modifications.