IFB Forklift Safety Inspections and Repairs
Closed State & local contract opportunity Posted
- Solicitation number
- 25-557THA-PROCU-B-49494
- State
- Illinois
- Responses due
Opportunity facts
- Jurisdictions
Opportunity details come from bidbuy.illinois.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Forklift Safety Inspections and Repairs, seeking a vendor to provide comprehensive service and repair contracts for their forklift fleet. The procurement requires four inspections per unit annually over a two-year contract term, with all submissions to be made electronically through BidBuy in accordance with CPO Notice 2023.12. Key requirements include performing safety inspections and necessary repairs for forklifts, with a detailed scope of work outlined in the IFB documents. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to the designated Information Contact no later than November 27th, 2025, with the bid due date set for December 8th, 2025. The ISTHA will award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified criteria, with the bid remaining firm for 180 days from the opening date.
The procurement includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization goal of 2% for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Vendors must complete a Utilization Plan demonstrating compliance with diversity requirements, including either meeting the contract-specific BEP goal through self-performance if certified, identifying certified subcontractors, or submitting good faith effort documentation. The State of Illinois has established an aspirational goal of awarding not less than 30% of total contract dollars to certified diverse businesses and 3% to service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. No specific budget range or award value was explicitly stated in the documents, but the contract will include a $15 minority contractor initiative fee for contracts valued at $1,000 or more. Potential bidders must possess an active and unexpired State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and complete either the standard Vendor Disclosure form or the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form to be considered responsive.
Opportunity text
Pursuant to CPO Notice 2023.12, State agencies shall only accept electronic submissions for competitive solicitations. See attachment Notice of Electronic Submissions Only. The ISTHA is seeking a vendor to provide Service Repair contract for forklifts, for 4 inspections per unit per year for a two years Term as outlined in the attached IFB. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be emailed to the Information Contact no later than November 27th, 2025.
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