DOO_SEU-Seat Belt Convincer_RSJ

This state and local contracting opportunity solicits proposals for the procurement of a Seat Belt Convincer device for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The Seat Belt Convincer is a safety demonstration tool used to educate the public on the importance of seatbelt usage. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing the Seat Belt Convincer, including delivery, setup, and training for IDOT staff on its operation. Key objectives include increasing seatbelt compliance and reducing motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois. Qualified vendors must have prior experience manufacturing or maintaining similar safety demonstration devices. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's technical capabilities, past performance, and proposed pricing. Responses are due by February 25, 2020, and the contract is expected to be awarded shortly thereafter.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. IDOT has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this specific procurement. Vendors will need to be able to integrate the Seat Belt Convincer with IDOT's existing safety demonstration program and equipment. While an exact award value is not provided, the procurement is expected to fall within a budget range of $50,000 to $100,000.