Fleet Van - 12 Passenger

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to procure 12-passenger fleet vans through a competitive bidding process with a contract opportunity (ID: 67be542e92ce9474f70dc874) specifically targeting St. Clair County. The procurement is structured as an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with a posted date of February 25, 2025, and a critical submission deadline of March 14, 2025. While specific technical requirements for the fleet vans are not fully detailed in the available documents, the procurement appears to be a standard vehicle acquisition for correctional transportation needs. Potential bidders must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and complete all required documentation, including the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form and the U-Plan utilization document. Vendors will need to demonstrate compliance with state procurement protocols, provide accurate vendor registration information, and submit a comprehensive bid package that meets all specified requirements.

The procurement includes significant set-aside provisions through the State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion's Business Enterprise Program (BEP), which establishes aspirational participation goals of 30% for businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Additionally, there is a 3% goal for service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small businesses. Failure to complete and include a BEP U-Plan could render a bid non-responsive, and vendors must provide detailed documentation of subcontractor participation and good faith efforts to meet diversity goals. While specific contract value ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves fleet vehicle acquisition for a state corrections department, suggesting a potentially substantial investment. Vendors must be prepared to submit comprehensive documentation, including tax identification information, legal status verification, and ongoing compliance reporting, with potential material consequences for non-compliance, including possible contract termination.