Purchase of Accessories for DOT D5 trucks through Paris garage

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is soliciting bids from small business certified vendors (SBSP) for the purchase and installation of various accessories for Department of Transportation (DOT) district five trucks located at the Paris garage. The required equipment includes toppers, tonneau covers, tailgate storage, floor mats, bed mats, and window tint. This procurement is a new initiative to outfit the DOT trucks with the necessary accessories to support the agency's operational requirements, as the trucks were purchased without these customizations. The DOT and CMS are evaluating the pricing structure, which may include hourly rates or not-to-exceed amounts. The procurement is being conducted electronically through the BidBuy platform, and paper responses will not be accepted. The solicitation has a posted date of April 4, 2022, and a due date of May 6, 2022.

The solicitation is open to small business certified vendors only, as indicated by the SBSP designation. No special conditions or set-asides beyond the small business requirement are mentioned in the documents provided. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total estimated value of the contract is not provided, but the documents indicate that repairs or purchases exceeding the pre-approved amounts will require additional written authorization from the State Agency.