AGR-DQ-Equipment Rentals

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) is seeking a vendor to provide various equipment rental items on an indefinite quantity contract for the Du Quoin Fairgrounds in Pope County, Illinois. The contract will cover core equipment such as a water truck, articulating boom lift, variable reach forklift, and light tower, with vendors required to submit fixed pricing for the first year and then catalog-based pricing for the second year. The contract will have an initial term of two years, with potential renewals up to a total of ten years. Vendors must submit their bids electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the specified due date. The IDOA will evaluate the bids and award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price.

The contract opportunity is open to businesses registered to conduct affairs in Illinois, and the state encourages the hiring of qualified veterans and individuals discharged from Illinois adult correctional centers. Vendors must complete various disclosure forms, including information on any political contributions, conflicts of interest, and legal proceedings. The contract may be partially or fully funded with federal funds, and the state will deduct a 15% fee for the Minority Contractor Initiative from the first payment. No specific budget range or award value is provided, but the contract will be an indefinite quantity arrangement with orders placed as needed.