Mobile Medical Shelters

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is seeking to procure five rapidly deployable mobile medical shelters through a competitive bidding process with solicitation number 25-482DPH-PREPD-B-47752. The mobile shelters must be configurable for emergency preparedness needs, capable of housing up to three quarantined individuals, and adaptable to function as mobile clinics or offices during public health emergencies. Each shelter system will include five main mobile shelter units, five kitchenette buildings, five restroom buildings, two mobilization trailers, and associated equipment, with specific requirements including quick setup within 15 minutes without tools, negative air pressure filtration, HVAC systems capable of surgical-level disinfection, and ADA compliance. The procurement is exclusively for electronic bid submissions through the BidBuy system, with bids due by May 30, 2025, and must remain firm for 180 days from the opening date. The contract will have an initial term of twelve months, with a maximum total contract term not exceeding ten years, and requires delivery of all items within 90 days of contract signing.

The state has established a 1% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities, with potential opportunities for vendor tax credits if hiring qualified veterans or certain ex-offenders. Bidders must be registered in the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program if applicable, and subcontracting is limited to 49% for non-small businesses. The procurement emphasizes the use of domestic products, with a preference for items manufactured in the United States, subject to exceptions related to availability, pricing, quality, and public interest. While specific pricing details are not provided in the documents, the contract will be funded through the Illinois Department of Public Health's budget and may involve partial or full federal funding. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible bidder, with potential vendors required to complete comprehensive vendor disclosure forms and demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations.