RFQ Warehouse storage and transport Services

This Request for Quotes (RFQ) is being issued by the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) for warehouse storage and transportation services related to the Illinois Youth Center (IYC) Lincoln project. IDJJ is seeking 17,000 square feet of temperature-controlled storage space located within a 50-mile radius of Lincoln, IL, capable of maintaining temperatures between 52-72 degrees Fahrenheit. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing IDJJ staff and retail vendors access to the storage facility to inspect and retrieve items as needed, as well as transporting and delivering the furniture items from the storage location to the IYC Lincoln site during regular business hours. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system no later than February 6, 2023. The contract will be for the duration of the IYC Lincoln project, with an expected end date of December 31, 2023. Subcontractors are not allowed, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed an amount to be determined by IDJJ at the time of contract execution. The State may terminate the contract for cause or convenience, and renewal is not applicable. Pricing will be firm for the initial term, and expenses are not allowed.

This opportunity is open to all qualified vendors; there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The RFQ does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide any information about possible award values or budget ranges.