IDOC - Stateville Lease of Electric Forklift and Pallet Lift

This state and local contracting opportunity is a request for quote (RFQ) from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) - Stateville Correctional Center to lease one electric forklift truck with 4,500lb capacity and one propane-operated pallet lift for a 12-month term. The vendor must provide new equipment, delivery, owner's manuals, training for staff, and full monthly maintenance and repair services. Bids are due no later than May 8, 2024 at 11:00 AM, with an optional pre-bid conference. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price. The work must be performed during normal business hours, and all vendor employees must pass a security background check prior to working on-site.

This is a small purchase procurement for Will County, Illinois. The contract allows for subcontracting, but subcontractors must be approved by the agency. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The procurement documents do not indicate any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total contract price is estimated, but the procurement documents do not provide a budget range or award value.