Bus Lease for the Illinois School for the Deaf

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), is seeking a vendor to lease two school buses - one 66 passenger bus with a wheelchair lift and one 72 passenger bus - for the Illinois School for the Deaf. The resulting contract will have an initial term of July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, with two 1-year renewal options available. Vendors must submit monthly pricing for the initial term and each renewal term, and bids are due by March 23, 2022 at 2:00PM. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) outlines detailed specifications for the required buses, including extensive features. There is no mandatory pre-bid conference, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the IFB process.

This procurement does not include any set-aside requirements for Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) firms. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to contract execution, and the agency will not pay for any related travel expenses. The Notice of Award indicates the contract was previously awarded to Midwest Bus, Inc. for a total amount of $304,689.24 over the initial 12-month term and two 12-month renewal terms.