PO26-450 Forklift

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is soliciting competitive bids from small business vendors for the procurement of a new forklift and associated service contract through the BidBuy platform under solicitation number PO26-450. The procurement was posted on February 19, 2026, with a bid submission deadline of February 27, 2026. While the specific forklift model, quantity, and detailed service contract specifications are referenced as being available in the items tab of the solicitation, the primary deliverable is a new forklift unit accompanied by a comprehensive service contract to support DCFS operations. The solicitation indicates this is being procured from small business vendors, suggesting a set-aside or preference for entities meeting small business criteria. The standard terms and conditions establish that all work product and intellectual property created under the contract shall be owned exclusively by the State of Illinois, and vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements, background check provisions, and all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The procurement is designated specifically for small business vendors, indicating a set-aside restriction on responding organizations. Vendors awarded contracts valued at $1,000 or more must remit a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee, which is deductible from the first payment issued. All awarded vendors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Payment shall comply with the State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540), with invoices due by July 31 for work completed through June 30 of any year. The State reserves the right to use federal funds for partial or total contract payment, with percentages identified in the award notice, and may terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' written notice. The specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, though the contract is contingent upon appropriation availability.