Rebid D1 Street Sweeper Rental Contract

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the seasonal rental of six (6) street sweepers to be used in Cook County. The requested equipment must comply with IDOT's technical specifications and be delivered in first-class operating condition, subject to inspection and approval. The contract term will be upon execution to December 31, 2021, with no event to exceed ten (10) years total. Vendors must submit bids by the April 9, 2021 due date and complete all required forms and certifications. IDOT will be responsible for expenses related to tires, glass, and sheet metal repairs, while the vendor shall be responsible for delivery, maintenance, and other repairs. Pricing must be submitted in the format provided, and the contract will be awarded to the low total bidder.

The IFB may be partially or totally funded with Federal funds, and successful vendors may be eligible for employment tax credits. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is Standard Equipment Company, who was awarded the previous contract for $689,232.00. The solicitation does not provide a budget range or estimated award value for the new contract.