DHS SP ISVI - lift dock station replacement

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking bids for the removal and replacement of a stationary hydraulic dock lift at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired located in Jacksonville, Illinois, within Morgan County. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove the existing dock lift and replace it with a new unit measuring approximately 96" L x 72" W, with a 6,000 pound or greater lifting capacity, 60" lift travel, and an 8" lowered and 68" raised height. The vendor will also be required to remove and replace the angle iron around the perimeter, dispose of the existing equipment, and provide startup, commissioning, training, and a 5-year warranty on the new equipment. A mandatory bidder conference/site visit is scheduled for February 9, 2023, and all bids are due no later than February 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. The project is to be completed by June 30, 2023.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and no information is provided regarding existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The request for quote does not list an award value or budget range, but states that the winning vendor will be chosen based on the lowest total bid, and that the Department of Human Services may require bidders to submit evidence of their qualifications.