Wheelchair lift and install

The State of Illinois, specifically the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home, is seeking a vendor to purchase and install two wheelchair lifts for a 2026 Ford Transit 15-passenger van. The contract requires the successful bidder to provide brand new, unused wheelchair lifts with dual parallel arm commercial transmission interlock systems, complete with professional installation. Specific deliverables include wheelchair occupant restraint systems integrated into the vehicle floor, commercial non-metal flooring extending from behind the driver's seat to the back door, one two-man flip-and-fold seat, and one single-person aftermarket jump seat installed by the sliding door. The vendor must be a certified technician capable of performing installation in full compliance with manufacturer guidelines, ADA, and NHTSA standards. The contract stipulates a strict vehicle turnaround time of no more than 21 calendar days, with the vendor responsible for pickup from Springfield, Illinois, transportation to the installation facility, and final delivery to the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home. The procurement opportunity is posted on October 20, 2025, with proposals due by October 30, 2025, and the contract term running from the last dated signature until June 30, 2026.

The contract explicitly prohibits subcontracting, meaning the bidding vendor must directly perform all installation work. No specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned, though a minority contractor initiative fee of $15 may be deducted from the first payment if the contract award exceeds $1,000. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability per occurrence, $2,000,000 annual aggregate, $1,000,000 in auto liability, and workers' compensation as required by law. While a precise award value is not specified, the contract indicates that pricing will be firm and fixed, determined through the BidBuy Purchase Order, with the maximum amount to be entered by the State prior to contract execution. The vendor must perform all services within the United States, comply with prevailing wage requirements when applicable, and adhere to all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and licensing requirements. Payment will be processed in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with all work product and intellectual property deemed work for hire and sole ownership vesting with the State of Illinois.