IDOC Stateville CC/NRC - Forklift & Pallet Jack Service Contract

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for Stateville Correctional Center and Northern Reception & Classification Center (NRC) in Crest Hill, Will County is soliciting a one-year service contract for forklift and pallet jack equipment maintenance and repair. The procurement seeks a vendor to provide comprehensive equipment servicing, including routine scheduled inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and emergency services for manual and electric pallet jacks and forklifts from manufacturers such as Dayton, Big Joe, Yale, Landoll, Ekko, and Noblelift. Bid submissions are due by April 15, 2025, at 11:00 a.m., with a 120-day bid firm time. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible vendor, with services to be performed directly at the two correctional facilities. Required vendor qualifications include compliance with strict security protocols, mandatory background checks, temporary ID wearing, and adherence to correctional facility guidelines. Vendors must provide detailed repair records, written estimates, and warranty documentation for all services rendered.

The procurement appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though standard Illinois certification requirements mandate compliance with various equal employment and business ethics standards. No incumbent vendors are identified in the documentation. The contract will be funded through the General Revenue Fund and requires vendors to maintain $1 million in general commercial liability insurance and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Subcontracting is expressly prohibited, and vendors must pass comprehensive background checks. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly detailed, the contract represents a one-year service agreement for equipment maintenance at two correctional facilities. Vendors must be prepared to provide immediate service response, comprehensive repair capabilities, and strict adherence to correctional facility security protocols. The contract emphasizes vendor reliability, technical competence, and ability to maintain critical material handling equipment with minimal disruption to facility operations.