Rebid HCEP Street Sweepers (5)

The State of Illinois, via the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), has issued a rebid for the procurement of five self-propelled, dual engine, mechanical street sweepers. The procurement is being conducted through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process, with bids due on January 18, 2022. The initial contract term is from the date of execution to June 30, 2024, with the possibility of extensions up to ten years total. Bidders must have at least 5 years of experience manufacturing the specified equipment and provide details on parts and service availability. The sweeper must have a minimum GVWR of 33,000 lbs, a minimum sweeping width of 10 feet, and a dirt hopper capacity of at least 4.5 cubic yards. The successful bidder must provide on-site training and a demonstration of the equipment upon delivery, and the manufacturer's standard warranty applies, with an optional extended warranty available for the dirt hopper.

This procurement does not indicate any small business set-aside or participation goals for minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned businesses. The contract was previously awarded to Standard Equipment for a total award amount of $1,365,000 over an initial 28-month term, with options to renew for up to 3 additional terms. The State of Illinois reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice, and payment terms include a potential discount for prompt payment. The procurement is being managed by IDOT, and all responses must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system.