Excavator

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois to procure a Compact Long Arm Rubber Tracked Excavator. The RFQ specifies detailed technical requirements for the excavator, including engine emissions, fuel type, horsepower, operating weight, travel speed, digging force, lift capacity, boom swing, and maximum dig depth. The required quantity is one (1) unit, and the quote must be submitted by June 26, 2018 through the BidBuy platform. The winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for the product. Delivery of the equipment must be between 7 AM and 3 PM Monday through Friday, and all quoted prices must be valid for 180 days with no price increases accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group of items, and waive minor defects.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information on incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not list a budget range or award value for this procurement.