IVHQ-FY26 - Gas Powered Buggys

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Veterans Home Quincy located in Adams County, is soliciting bids for the procurement of two new, gas-powered buggies. This solicitation, identified as IVHQ-FY26, was posted on April 18, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 24, 2026. The buggies must be new and unused units featuring all-wheel drive capability, a minimum 18 horsepower engine, a 4.5-gallon fuel tank, stand-on capability, foam-filled tires, the ability to pass through a 32-inch passageway, a minimum 16 cubic foot tub capacity with a 1,000-pound maximum load capacity, and either a hand lever or foot pedal dumping mechanism. All items must include a one-year manufacturer warranty, and delivery must occur within 60 days of contract execution to the facility at 1707 North 12th Street, Quincy, Illinois 62301, via freight on board destination with the vendor responsible for all shipping and delivery damage. Operating manuals and documentation must be provided at delivery. The contract term commences upon final signature and extends through June 30, 2026, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years including any renewals or extensions. Evaluation criteria include compliance with all technical specifications, warranty provisions, delivery timelines, insurance requirements, and adherence to Illinois state certifications.

Subcontracting is not permitted under this contract. Vendors must comply with 34 distinct certification requirements established by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, including verification as a legal entity authorized to conduct business in Illinois, no outstanding educational loan defaults, absence of felony convictions within specified timeframes, non-delinquency on state debt, Illinois Use Tax compliance, drug-free workplace certification for vendors with 25 or more employees, equal employment opportunity compliance, technology accessibility standards, cybersecurity clearance from the Department of Homeland Security, and various prohibitions related to bribery, collusion, international boycotts, and forced labor. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are identified in the solicitation documents. The contract establishes firm pricing contained in the BidBuy Purchase Order, with a maximum total payment amount to be determined and entered by the State prior to execution; however, the specific budget range or award value is not disclosed in the available documentation.