IVHM Snow Removal Equipment

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for the purchase and installation of snow removal equipment, including one 8' super duty steel straight snowplow and one V-box spreader. The equipment must be installed on specific 2001 Dodge and 1986 Ford vehicles owned by the Illinois Veterans' Homes. The vendor will be responsible for picking up and delivering the vehicles once the equipment is installed. Vendors must submit full specification sheets, including warranty information, with their bids. The agency is seeking the lowest total bid for all products and reserves the right to reject any offers, award by item or group, and require partial shipments in case of delays. The RFQ specifies that the use of a brand name is for describing the desired quality and performance, and "or equal" submissions will not be rejected for minor differences that do not affect the suitability of the product. Vendors must ensure they understand prevailing wage requirements, and no price increases will be accepted, but the agency is guaranteed the lowest price in the event of a decrease. The bid is due on December 11, 2018.

The contract opportunity does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The award value or budget range is also not specified in the available documents.