EMEREGENCY NOTICE Abbott HIV/Syphilis Reagents

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has issued an emergency procurement notice to purchase HIV and Syphilis testing kits manufactured by Abbott Laboratories. This indefinite quantity equipment rental contract, issued by the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) for the Du Quoin State Fairgrounds, requires vendors to provide various equipment items on an as-needed basis, including articulating boom lifts (45' and 85'), variable reach forklifts (6,000-9,000 LB capacity), light towers, vertical mast lifts, scissor lifts, mini excavators, stump grinders, UTVs (2-seat and 4-seat), forestry mulchers, harley rakes, and tractors (100-180 HP). Vendors must provide price quotes for all core items and deliver equipment within 2-4 hours of request during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays), with deliveries on a FOB destination basis including freight costs. The contract has an initial term commencing June 6, 2026, and ending June 5, 2028, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years, and the proposal due date is May 3, 2026. All prices, terms, and conditions remain fixed for the first year with no fuel cost escalations permitted, and vendors must submit updated catalog pricing prior to the start of year two. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 annual aggregate), auto liability insurance ($1,000,000 per occurrence), and worker's compensation insurance as required by law.

Vendors must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including equal employment opportunity requirements, drug-free workplace certification if applicable, and Illinois Standard Certifications regarding eligibility, delinquency status, and conflict of interest disclosures. No subcontracting is permitted under this contract, and vendors must maintain books and records for three years from final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are used. The procurement documentation does not identify specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard Illinois procurement requirements apply. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed in the available materials. The total contract value will be determined by the State prior to execution, and pricing is estimated rather than firm, with the actual award value to be established based on the vendor's quoted prices and the State's anticipated equipment rental needs over the contract term.