ELECTRONIC RESPONSES ONLY: ICI - Vandalia Reefer Trailer - New (Rebid)

The State of Illinois is seeking bids for the procurement of a new 53-foot refrigerated trailer with a pre-installed reefer unit for the Illinois Department of Corrections' Vandalia facility. The trailer must have a 27.5-ton payload capacity, air-ride suspension, and a diesel-powered refrigeration unit with electric standby capability. The solicitation is an electronic-only response, with bids due by March 16, 2021, through the state's BidBuy system. Vendors must meet detailed specifications outlined in the attached documents, including requirements for the trailer's dimensions, suspension, axles, brakes, wheels, tires, landing gear, frame, floor, insulation, electrical systems, and refrigeration unit. The refrigeration unit must also meet specific capacity and performance criteria, including a minimum 3,000-hour service interval and various monitoring and control features.

This procurement is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) that is open to all qualified vendors. However, vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number to respond. Vendors must also complete and submit the required Forms A and B, which collect information on the vendor's business, political contributions, conflicts of interest, and financial disclosures. The contract term is from the date of last signature through June 30, 2021, but additional details on pricing, set-asides, funding, or incumbent contractors are not provided in the available documents.