FY22 DHS Small purchase - Lektriever Equipment

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of Business Services, is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of a new Kardex Lektriever automated storage system, along with the removal of three existing Kardex Kardeveyor systems. The selected vendor must be an authorized Kardex parts dealer and service provider, and must provide a Lektriever system with a capacity of 146 lbs. per shelf, a safety light curtain, manual bi-parting doors, a two-year parts and labor warranty, training for DHS staff, and two years of scheduled preventive maintenance. The vendor must also agree to partial shipments in case of delays on the total order. Quotes must be submitted by August 24, 2021, and will be evaluated based on the lowest total bid, with the agency reserving the right to reject all offers and award by item or group.

There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond to this RFQ. The current or incumbent vendor is not specified. The budget range or expected award value is also not provided in the documents. Vendors must agree to the State of Illinois' standard contract certifications and terms and conditions, which cover compliance with civil rights laws, drug-free workplace requirements, political contribution prohibitions, environmental protections, and other legal and regulatory requirements.