IDOC SWICC Fork Lift Rental/Lease

The Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center (SWICC), located in St. Clair County, Illinois, is seeking to establish a one-year lease contract for an electric stand-up forklift for daily operational use. This procurement opportunity (ID: 68630d21b6c2a44e0e079fd2) encompasses a comprehensive rental agreement that includes installation, uninstallation, delivery, maintenance, repair, and pickup of the forklift equipment. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2025, with proposals due by July 7, 2025. Potential vendors must provide a fully functional electric forklift that meets the correctional center's operational requirements, with the expectation of seamless integration into existing facility logistics. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the procurement appears to focus on the vendor's ability to provide a reliable, well-maintained forklift that can support the facility's daily material handling needs. The Standard Terms and Conditions document (Version 23.2) suggests that vendors will be subject to comprehensive review of their operational capabilities, financial stability, and compliance with state procurement regulations.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The State of Illinois' Standard Terms and Conditions document does reference provisions for minority contractor initiatives, which may provide some preferential considerations for qualifying vendors. No incumbent vendors or existing forklift contractors are mentioned in the available documentation. The procurement documents include supplementary materials such as a Standard Terms and Conditions document and a file containing forklift images, indicating a thorough approach to vendor selection. While no specific budget range is provided, the comprehensive nature of the lease (including maintenance, delivery, and related services) suggests a potentially significant annual investment. Vendors should carefully review the Standard Terms and Conditions document, which outlines critical requirements including insurance obligations, tax considerations, and potential employment tax credits, to fully understand the scope and expectations of the contract opportunity.