AGR-Marketing- Tour Bus for IL Grain Tour

This procurement opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture - Bureau of Marketing and Promotions for bus transportation and a driver for the 2019 Illinois Grain Industry Tour. The tour will take place from Tuesday, August 27 to Thursday, August 29, 2019, with the vendor required to arrive at the Wyndham Springfield City Centre in Springfield, IL at 6:00 AM on August 27th. The vendor must provide a motor coach that can accommodate a minimum of 55 passengers, with a working microphone system, on-board restroom, and be no more than 6 years old. The vendor must also provide an experienced driver with specialized training and appropriate licensing. The vendor must submit a route plan with estimated times by August 23, 2019. The award will go to the lowest cost vendor that can meet all the specified requirements. Quoted prices must be valid for 90 days and include all shipping and handling charges. The Department reserves the right to reject any or all offers, award by item or group, and waive minor defects. The contract is contingent on the availability of sufficient funds, and the Department may terminate or suspend the agreement if funds are not available.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide any information on possible award values or budget ranges.