Taylor Dunn Carts

Cook County's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting bids for four Taylor Dunn Cart, Model C-432 units to be used by the Cook County Sheriff's Office. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) 2512-08151 requires electronic bid submission through the Bonfire platform, with proposals due on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Chicago local time. Potential bidders must submit any questions by Friday, October 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. The contract term is three years, with options for two additional one-year renewals. Specific product requirements include a 1,400 lb load capacity, 8,750 lb tow capacity, maintenance-free batteries, product manuals, and a two-year/2,000-hour warranty. The carts must comply with OSHA and ANSI standards, and bidders will be evaluated based on multiple bid preference opportunities, including local business, veteran-owned business, and businesses owned by people with disabilities.

The procurement includes significant set-aside and diversity requirements, with mandatory MBE/WBE participation forms that require detailed documentation of minority and women-owned business involvement. Contractors must complete comprehensive Economic Disclosure Statements (EDS) and Identification of Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant (ISF) forms, which involve disclosing business ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with various county ordinances. The contract allows for a maximum 3% annual price increase after the initial 12-month period, subject to justification and documentation. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the procurement involves four specialized carts for the Sheriff's Office. Bidders must meet strict compliance requirements, including certification of legal standards, wage payment compliance, and ethical business practices, with potential consequences of contract termination or being barred from county business for false or incomplete disclosures.