IFB New Holland Tractor Repair and Parts

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide repair services and acquire parts for its fleet of New Holland tractors. The resulting contract will have an initial term of two (2) years, with an option to renew for an additional two (2) years. The contracted services will encompass the types of repairs that the Tollway's experienced technicians cannot perform due to workload, uniqueness of the repair, or lack of proper tools or diagnostic equipment. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) outlines detailed specifications for the required repair services and parts, including brand name requirements, hourly labor rates, catalog pricing with a percentage discount, and an administrative fee for third-party repairs. Bidders must provide pricing in the specified format, which will be evaluated to determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Information Contract no later than 2:30pm on 3/1/2022.

The IFB requires electronic submission through the BidBuy system, as state agencies in Illinois shall only accept electronic submissions for competitive solicitations pursuant to CPO Notice 2020.06. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget range or award value for this contract opportunity is not specified in the provided information.