D1, D3 End Loader Rental

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking to rent six (6) end loaders for use in Districts 1 and 3 through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The end loaders must be new or used (less than 3 years old and with less than 5,000 hours per unit) and equipped with four-wheel drive, 3-cubic yard buckets, onboard weighing systems, and all-weather cabs. The vendor must provide on-site service within 24 hours and a replacement unit if repairs cannot be made within 3 days. Bids are due through the BidBuy system by the Bid Opening Date, and the pricing for the end loaders shall be entered directly into the BidBuy system. The initial term of the contract is from execution to April 30, 2024, and the total term, including any renewal terms and extensions, shall not exceed ten (10) years. The State may exercise up to 2 years of renewal options.

This solicitation is not subject to a Small Business Set-Aside or any participation goals. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price. The contract was previously awarded to Herc Rentals Inc. for a total award amount of $205,200 over the initial term, with a 30% utilization goal for Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran's Business Program (VBP) firms. Funding for this contract is secured for the current fiscal year, but the Department may terminate or suspend the contract if future funding is insufficient.