MC chainsaws and brushcutters

This state and local contract opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the State of Illinois Central Management Services (CMS) on behalf of the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services. The purpose of the IFB is to establish a 3-year contract, with up to 3 additional 1-year renewal options, for the purchase of chainsaws, pole cutters, and brushcutter trimmers for state and local governmental units, as well as qualified not-for-profit agencies, on an as-needed basis. The IFB includes detailed specifications for 8 line items, including engine sizes, fuel/oil mix capacities, chain/blade sizes, and weight requirements. Bids are due on January 3, 2019 by 11:00 AM CST. Pricing must be submitted as a per-item cost for most line items, and as a percentage discount off a price list for others. The State may award the line items either grouped together or individually, depending on the responsive bids received.

The contract is open to all governmental units and qualified not-for-profit agencies, with the awarded vendor responsible for billing each participating entity separately for their actual share of the costs. There are no set-aside requirements mentioned, and no information provided on incumbents or the current contracting environment. The funding source and requirements are not specified in the IFB. The contract was ultimately awarded to Russo Power Equipment for a total award amount of $421,650.00.