D2 Remote Controlled Skid Steer

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is procuring a low profile, remote controlled skid-steer loader. The solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a due date of October 3, 2023. The contract will have an initial term through June 2025, with the potential for up to 10 years total. IDOT is seeking bids from established manufacturers or authorized dealers who can provide the specified equipment, including requirements for the engine, hydraulics, tires, operator controls, and accessories. Bidders must submit descriptive literature, proof of manufacturer experience, and demonstration of available parts and service within Illinois. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on price, responsibility, and responsiveness criteria, with serviceability being the primary consideration.

The solicitation is open to all State of Illinois agencies, with the primary jurisdiction being St. Clair County. There are no small business, minority, women's, or veteran's business set-aside requirements indicated. The current incumbent vendor is not specified. The total contract award value is not provided, but the notice of award for a previous remote controlled skid-steer contract was $176,929 over an initial 21-month term, with options to renew for up to 3 additional terms.