AGR-DQ B and G-Equipment Repair and Maintenance

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is seeking a vendor to provide repair and maintenance services for equipment at the Du Quoin Building and Grounds facility located in Pope County, Illinois. The contract is for a two-year term, with the potential for up to three renewal options. The vendor will be responsible for repairing and maintaining tractors, heavy equipment, and associated implements from manufacturers such as John Deere, New Holland, KUBOTA, Ditch Witch, and CATERPILLAR. Pricing will be based on a time and materials model, with regular hourly rates applicable during normal business hours and emergency hourly rates at one and a half times the regular rate for all other hours. Bids are due by June 13, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price.

There is no small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-aside for this procurement, and subcontracting is not permitted. The total award amount for the initial two-year term is $109,200, and United Rentals (North America) INC was selected as the vendor. No other incumbent vendors or current contractors were identified in the provided information. The contract does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology.