IDOC - CDL Truck Driving Simulators - JTW

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is soliciting bids for the procurement of five (5) CDL Truck Driving Simulators to provide realistic, motion-based commercial truck driving training for Individuals in Custody. The resulting contract shall have an initial term of five (5) years, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) years. The simulators must meet detailed specifications outlined in the Invitation for Bid (IFB), including requirements for display screens, field of view, seat and controls, motion/vibration systems, driving scenarios, and training records management. Bids must be submitted electronically through the State of Illinois' BidBuy platform by August 2, 2023. The contract is subject to small business set-aside and minority/veteran-owned business participation requirements. The state may partially or fully fund the contract with federal funds. The awarded vendor must provide on-site/online training for IDOC personnel, five-year technical support and software updates, and delivery and installation of the simulators at three specified correctional centers in Illinois.

The contract was awarded to Advanced Training Systems LLC for a total amount of $499,750.00. There were four (4) unsuccessful bidders for this opportunity, and the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. There were no Businesses Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization plan goals required for this contract. Vendors must have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) to submit a bid or proposal, and are required to provide various certifications, disclosures, and attestations as part of the vendor disclosure process.