Rebid - IDVA Paratransit Shuttle Buses

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) is procuring two Paratransit Shuttle Buses through a one-time Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation. The procurement is for the Kankakee County jurisdiction within the state of Illinois. The IFB includes detailed specifications for the buses, including dimensions, chassis, body, and accessibility requirements. Bids are due on February 19, 2019 at 10:00 AM, and there is no pre-bid conference scheduled, but bidders can submit questions to the Solicitation Contact up to seven calendar days prior to the bid opening. The contract term will be from the date of execution through June 30, 2019, with no renewal options. Pricing must be submitted on a per-bus basis, with the total price for two buses. The State will select the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This solicitation contains a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, and bidders must submit a Utilization Plan if they intend to use subcontractors. The contract will be funded through state appropriations, and the successful vendor must comply with all applicable state and federal requirements, including prevailing wage laws. The previous contract was awarded to Midwest Transit Equipment Inc. for $239,782.00, and there were no Veteran Business Program (VBP) or BEP utilization requirements. The agency contact for this award is Frederick D Murphy.