Renewal Notice Bus Lease LHF ISD

The State of Illinois is renewing a contract for the lease of two LHF buses to transport students to and from home and to sporting events for the LHF Independent School District in Mercer County. The renewal period is from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2025, with a total award amount of $203,126.16. This is a 2-year renewal of an existing contract that was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the Invitation for Bid process. The contractor is required to adhere to additional COVID-19 precautions, including face coverings, vaccinations, and testing, as mandated by the state's Executive Orders.

The contract renewal does not have any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization requirements. There were no unsuccessful bidders for this contract renewal. The incumbent vendor is Midwest Bus Sales Inc., and no integration with existing infrastructure or technology is required. The contract does not have a set-aside designation, and the budget for the 2-year renewal period is $203,126.16.