Mobility Lift for IVHQ Van

This state and local contracting opportunity is a Request for Quote (RFQ) issued by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs for the purchase and installation of mobility lifts and related equipment for the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The RFQ is seeking quotes for five line items: a dual parallel arm Braun lift with transmission interlock system, a wheelchair occupant restraint system, commercial wheelchair compatible flooring for one wheelchair position, an additional wheelchair position including flip and fold seats and securement, and installation of provided stretcher plates into F350 Transit Vans. All quoted prices must be valid for 180 days, include shipping and handling charges, and no price increases will be accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or in total, and the winning vendor will be chosen based on the low total bid for all products. The vendor must agree to partial shipment in case of delays on the total order.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no information provided regarding any incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not list a budget range or estimated award value, but the agency has specified that the contract will be awarded to the vendor with the low total bid for all products.