D1, D3, D7 Brush Chippers

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of trailer-mounted brush chippers by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for use across multiple districts in the state, including Cook County, DuPage County, and Grundy County. The solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the purchase of nine (9) brush chippers that must meet IDOT's detailed technical specifications outlined in the documents. The contract will have an initial term upon execution through June 30, 2023, with the total term not to exceed ten (10) years. Brush chippers must be delivered to various IDOT district locations, and the pricing for the equipment is required to be firm with no additional expenses allowed. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the January 5, 2022 due date, as IDOT has issued a notice requiring electronic submissions only for all competitive solicitations.

This procurement does not include any small business, minority, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. The contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Vermeer Midwest, for a total award amount of $325,850. No information on unsuccessful bidders is provided. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the successful vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements if applicable. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed a maximum amount specified by the State.