JPMC Dump Trucks

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is procuring a Joint Purchase Master Contract (JPMC) for the purchase of single axle, tandem axle, and super tandem axle dump trucks and associated equipment. The contract will allow CMS, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase these vehicles on an as-needed basis over a potential term of up to 10 years. The procurement includes detailed technical specifications for the chassis, bodies, plows, pre-wet systems, and other accessories required to outfit the dump trucks for highway maintenance and snow/ice removal operations. Bidders must meet or exceed the specified requirements, provide descriptive literature, and complete detailed questionnaires. The state reserves the right to inspect equipment and may require demonstrations prior to award.

The solicitation includes a 1% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, but no Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. Bidders must either meet the full BEP goal, request a waiver with demonstrated good faith efforts, or propose a reduced goal they can meet. The state has indicated the trucks must match the standard fleet color, and has not specified any incumbent vendors or provided budget ranges. Pricing will be evaluated on a line item basis, with the state reserving the right to award by line item and negotiate with successful bidders.