IDOC - DEC - warehouse forklift rental - carh

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is procuring the rental of a standup warehouse forklift for the Decatur Correctional Center in McLean County. The forklift must have a 4,500 lb capacity and a 17-18 ft mast lift, and must be an electric, narrow aisle model. The rental is needed to temporarily replace an inoperable forklift until a new one can be procured and delivered. The vendor must deliver the forklift within 3 days of contract execution and remove it within 48 hours of notice, unless otherwise agreed. Bids must be submitted by June 13, 2023 at 10:00 AM, and the contract term is 12 months with no renewal options. Pricing is estimated, and expenses are not allowed. Subcontractors are not permitted, and the contract is subject to the availability of appropriated funds.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Standard Terms and Conditions for the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services apply to this contract, which cover payment, subcontracting, auditing, performance standards, confidentiality, indemnification, compliance, and other standard contractual provisions. An incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and the RFQ does not mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range or possible award value is not provided.