IDOC men fork lift JRA

The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically Menard Correctional Center located in Menard, Illinois, is seeking to procure a single forklift for use in its general warehouse. The procurement targets a Hyster E50-60XNL forklift or an agency-approved equivalent with precise specifications, including a minimum 6,000 lb. capacity, lead acid battery with charger, 208/220V 3-phase input voltage, side slide, 3 masts, pneumatic tire, and 4-wheel set down configuration. Bids are due electronically through BidBuy or email by 11:00 a.m. CST on October 22, 2025, with all requested items required to be delivered by June 30, 2026. The contract term will commence upon signatures of both parties and conclude on June 30, 2026, with no specified renewal options. Pricing must be quoted as a net price per unit after deducting all trade or quantity discounts, with prices to be F.O.B. destination and all transportation and handling costs included and paid by the contractor.

The procurement appears to be a small purchase contract with no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations noted in the documents. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified, and no specific integration requirements with existing infrastructure are mentioned. While the contract is classified as a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA), it is under $50,000 in value. Delivery of the forklift is restricted to Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, and will be received at the facility's warehouse receiving dock. Payment will be processed in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for supplies required to be submitted no later than July 31 of the fiscal year in which expenses are incurred. No federal funding is indicated for this procurement, and the State of Illinois reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.