D 5, D7 Manlifts

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of manlifts by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for use in Edgar County. The contract will be awarded through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The required manlifts must be self-propelled, diesel-powered, telescopic aerial devices that meet specific technical specifications for height, reach, platform size, and accessories such as personal fall protection equipment. Vendors must have been actively involved in manufacturing the specified equipment for at least 5 years and have readily available parts and service within Illinois. The contract will be awarded based on serviceability and the vendor's ability to either provide on-site service or identify qualified service facilities. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the due date of August 15, 2023. There is no pre-bid conference required.

The procurement does not include any Small Business Set-Aside, Minority Contractor Initiative, or Veteran Small Business participation requirements. The solicitation is being conducted in accordance with a Chief Procurement Office Notice requiring electronic submissions only, which supersedes any conflicting instructions in the IFB. The total contract term is not to exceed ten (10) years, with an initial term upon execution to June 30, 2025. No pricing or budget information is provided, and the incumbent vendor is not identified.