Arjo Patient Lifts and Shower Chairs - IVHQ-FFE

The Illinois Veterans Home at Quincy is seeking to procure medical mobility equipment through a state contract opportunity for Adams County. Specifically, the procurement involves acquiring 8 Arjo Maxi Floor Lifts with Scale, 14 Arjo Sara Flex Sit to Stand Lifts, and 7 Arjo Carino Shower and Hygiene Chairs, along with their associated accessories. The contract requires all items to be delivered within 30 days of contract execution, with deliveries permitted Monday through Friday between 7am and 3pm. The procurement is being conducted through the BidBuy electronic procurement system, with bids required to remain firm for 90 days from opening. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically, and the state will award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified criteria. The contract term extends through June 30, 2025, with the bid due date set for January 9, 2025.

The procurement includes a 3% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal targeting businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Vendors must complete a BEP Utilization Plan demonstrating their commitment to meeting participation goals, either through self-performance or subcontracting with BEP-certified vendors. The state has established an aspirational goal of awarding not less than 30% of the total contract value to BEP-certified businesses, with an additional 3% target for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSBs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs). Vendors must maintain standard insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence for general commercial liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation. The total contract value is $203,868.80, with all procured items required to be new and include a one-year warranty. Subcontracting is permitted for portions valued at $100,000 or more, subject to prior written approval from the state.