IDOT - D1 Trimble GPS Equipment - Small Purchase with Sole Source Conditions

This is a small purchase with sole source conditions for Trimble GPS survey equipment for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 1 Traffic Signal and Communications (TSC) division. The procurement includes 9 Trimble TSC7 controllers and associated accessories such as rover rods, carrying cases, and battery chargers. The total value of the quotation is $48,321.45, and the procurement is valid through May 31, 2022, with a potential price increase from Trimble effective April 25, 2022. Key deliverables include the GPS equipment and accessories, and the vendor must meet all standard contractual requirements and certifications for the State of Illinois, including compliance with civil rights laws, prohibitions on political contributions, and disclosures related to the vendor's background and business practices.

This procurement is limited to a sole source vendor, Seiler Instrument & Manufacturing Company, due to the specific nature of the Trimble GPS equipment required. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The State of Illinois' standard terms and conditions apply, which cover payment, assignment and subcontracting, auditing and record retention, force majeure, confidentiality, ownership of work product, indemnification, insurance, compliance with laws, termination, and warranties for supplies and services.