Wheelchair Lifts for Security Vans - IVHQ- FY25

The state of Illinois, specifically the Quincy Illinois Veterans Home in Adams County, is seeking a vendor to purchase and install two wheelchair lifts for 2025 Ford Transit security vans. The procurement requires a comprehensive solution involving dual parallel arm commercial wheelchair lifts with specific technical specifications, including a 1000 lbs weight capacity, full ADA and NHTSA compliance, and a minimum platform size of 33" x 51". Key deliverables include the lifts, a wheelchair occupant restraint system, commercial wheelchair-compatible flooring, and additional seating configurations. Vendors must complete full installation within 150 miles of the Quincy facility, with strict timeline requirements mandating lift orders within 10 days of contract execution and installation within 30 days of lift delivery. Certified installers must complete the entire process, ensuring the vehicles are not retained longer than 21 days. The contract opportunity is posted on March 21, 2025, with proposals due by March 28, 2025, representing a procurement cycle for fiscal year 2025.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the contract emphasizes compliance with state laws and potentially offers tax credits for hiring qualified veterans and certain ex-offenders. Vendors must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate general commercial liability insurance, along with auto liability and worker's compensation insurance. The contract is firm-priced and will run from the last signature date until June 30, 2025, with a maximum potential term of ten years. The exact pricing will be detailed in the BidBuy Purchase Order, and the contract is subject to appropriation availability, allowing state termination if funding becomes insufficient. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement involves the purchase and installation of two wheelchair-equipped vans with specialized lifting mechanisms, suggesting a substantial investment in accessibility infrastructure for the Illinois Veterans Home.