JPMC Trailer Mounted Asphalt Patching Machine

This opportunity is for the State of Illinois, Department of Central Management Services to establish a joint purchase master contract for trailer-mounted asphalt patching equipment, asphalt heating units, and bituminous heating kettles. The purpose is to enable governmental units in Illinois to purchase these items on an as-needed basis during the contract period. The required equipment must comply with detailed technical specifications from the Illinois Department of Transportation, including specific features and performance criteria for the working area, boom, tanks, compressors, engines, and other components. Bidders must provide documentation of their manufacturing experience, parts and service availability, and references. The awarded contractor must deliver the equipment to specified locations within Illinois and provide operator manuals, parts lists, warranties, and on-site training.

This solicitation includes a Small Business Set-Aside, and a Minority Contractor Initiative fee of $15 will apply. No federal funding is involved. The contract term is not specified, but it is an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) type contract to enable on-demand purchases by governmental entities in Illinois. The total quantities requested are 26 asphalt patching machines, 18 asphalt heating units, and 4 bituminous heating kettles. Pricing details and award values are provided for each line item, but no budget range is stated.