IDOC - Training Simulators - JTW

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to procure ten (10) Heavy Equipment Training Simulators and associated maintenance services through an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The required simulators must include training modules covering the operation of various heavy equipment such as bulldozers, hydraulic excavators, mobile cranes, wheel loaders, and backhoe loaders. The contract also requires the provision of a Training Records Management System, an interactive training companion eBook, and a simulator mobility kit. The initial contract term is three (3) years, with the option to renew for up to an additional three (3) years. Pricing for the simulators, maintenance services, and optional renewal terms must be submitted in the format specified in the IFB. The contract does not allow for the reimbursement of expenses, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed a maximum amount stated in the IFB.

The procurement is not subject to a Small Business Set-Aside, but does include Minority, Women, and Veteran Small Business participation requirements. The contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No details are provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the IFB does not specify a budget range or estimated award value.