IDOC - Large Item Hauling Service

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking bids for a contract to provide large item hauling services between its facilities within the state, specifically to transport ten security pods from the Pontiac Correctional Center to the Lawrence Correctional Center. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing the appropriate trailer, loading, securing, and unloading the pods, which are approximately 10 feet tall, 10 feet wide, and 18 feet long, weighing around 7,000 lbs each. Bids must be submitted electronically via the State's BidBuy procurement system by August 16, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. A bidder's conference/site visit is required, and attendance is mandatory. The contract term is for an initial six-month period, with pricing required to be firm and fixed during this time. The solicitation does not indicate any minority, female, disabled, or veteran-owned business set-asides, and there is no mention of incumbent vendors or the current contract environment. The contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds, and the IDOC reserves the right to terminate the contract if funds are not sufficient.