D 1 Street Sweeper Rental Contract

This is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the seasonal rental of six (6) street sweepers. The requested equipment must comply with IDOT Specification 152-60-14D1, dated August 2021, including requirements such as a minimum 33,000 lbs. GVWR, 10,000 lbs. front axle, 23,000 lbs. rear axle, and dual engine design with a minimum 74 HP auxiliary diesel engine. The initial contract term is from execution to December 31, 2022, and may not exceed a total of ten (10) years including any renewal terms. Bids must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy procurement system by the due date of April 5, 2022, and a pre-bid conference is not applicable. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder that can meet the delivery timelines. The IFB provides detailed pricing requirements, including a monthly unit price and total extended price for each of the six sweepers.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. The successful bidder must be an established manufacturer or their authorized dealer, and may be required to demonstrate the equipment prior to award. The contract does not include any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization goals. The total award amount for the previous contract was $669,900, though the budget range for this solicitation is not provided. The incumbent vendor was Standard Equipment.