FY27-29 Armored Car Services for Chicago - Invitation for Bid

The Illinois Department of Revenue seeks qualified vendors to provide armored car services for Chicago through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for a three-year contract term spanning July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2029. This procurement requires vendors to deliver comprehensive armored car transportation and security services tailored to the Department's operational needs within the Chicago area. Bidders must submit electronically through the BidBuy system with all required documentation, including a Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and applicable Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall price that meets all specified criteria, with price serving as a primary determining factor in the evaluation process. All bids must remain firm for 180 days from opening, and vendors may submit questions in writing to the Information Contact no later than seven business days prior to the bid opening on February 25, 2026. Vendors must comply with all Standard Terms and Conditions, including maintenance of general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured.

Bidders must demonstrate responsibility and responsiveness by providing comprehensive vendor disclosures and certifications, including compliance with prevailing wage requirements, drug-free workplace standards, environmental compliance, and prohibitions against collusion and political contributions. The State offers Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference opportunities to qualifying vendors with proper documentation and certification. For contracts with annual values exceeding $100,000, vendors must disclose any lobbyists or agents representing the company and any existing or pending contracts with Illinois state government units. Vendors with 15 or more employees must provide IDHR Public Contracts Numbers, and those responding to contracts exceeding $1,000 in value may be required to pay a $15 fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, with the State disclosing the percentage of federally funded supplies and services upon notice of award. While the specific contract value is not listed in the solicitation materials, vendors should anticipate that this three-year armored car services contract for a major metropolitan area represents a substantial procurement opportunity.