IFB Mobile Column Rotary Lifts

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway) is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) numbered 25-0002R for the procurement of Mobile Column Rotary Lifts. The solicitation seeks two complete sets of four mobile column lifts, specifically the Rotary Model MCHM19 or an approved equivalent, with a minimum lifting capacity of 18,800 pounds per column. Each lift must include comprehensive technical specifications, such as a hydraulic lifting system with microprocessor-controlled synchronization, automotive lift institute certification, and safety features like automatic overload protection and dead man switches. Vendor submissions must demonstrate compliance with 18 specific technical requirements, including a wireless control system, touch screen display, battery charge indicators, and lifting height displays. The bid requires electronic submission through the BidBuy system by July 30, 2025, with vendor questions accepted until July 10, 2025, at 10:00 am. Bids will be evaluated based on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and lowest line-item pricing, with the equipment to be delivered to the Central Shop located at 3460 Finley Rd. in Downers Grove, Illinois.

The procurement includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization goal of 4% for specific NIGP Codes, emphasizing diversity and inclusion in state contracting. Vendors must complete a comprehensive Utilization Plan demonstrating efforts to include certified diverse businesses owned by minorities, women, or persons with disabilities. Additional mandatory submission requirements include a Vendor Disclosure form, compliance with state regulations, and documentation of ownership information, potential conflicts of interest, and ethical standards. While the exact contract value is not specified, the solicitation indicates that contracts over $100,000 require more extensive disclosures. Vendors must provide insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability, Automobile Liability, and Workers Compensation, with the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority named as an additional insured. The contract will have an initial one-year term, commencing upon the final dated signature, and includes provisions for returns, backorders, and a mandatory one-year manufacturer's warranty for the mobile column lifts.