JPMC Paratransit Vehicles

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is seeking bids for the procurement of paratransit vehicles. The contract, identified as B-36918 JPMC Paratransit Vehicles, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a Joint Purchase Master Contract that will enable CMS, governmental units, and qualified not-for-profit agencies to purchase various types of paratransit vehicles, including light duty, medium duty, and super medium duty buses, as well as paratransit minivans, on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The initial term of the contract is 3 years, with a maximum total term of 10 years. Vendors must meet technical specifications, provide detailed documentation, and seek approval from the Illinois Department of Transportation prior to production. Pricing, including options and accessories, must be submitted per unit and may be subject to economic price adjustments.

The solicitation does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There are no listed incumbent vendors or current contractors, and the procurement does not require integration with any existing infrastructure or technology. The total estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the Notice of Award indicates that the contract is established with three primary vendors for an estimated total of $167,609,419.