26-444DHS-ISDIS-B-49987 | ISD 66 passenger and 72 passenger buses

The Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting bids under Invitation for Bid B-49987 for the purchase of two new school buses for the Illinois School for the Deaf. The procurement includes one 66-passenger bus equipped with a wheelchair lift and one 72-passenger bus. Both vehicles must feature diesel engines certified for 5% biodiesel fuel, Allison 3000 Series automatic transmissions, air suspension, air disc brakes, and a minimum 100-gallon fuel tank. Additional requirements include standard yellow exterior paint with a white roof, three camera systems per bus, a no child left behind system, and specific driver seat specifications. Delivery is required by June 30, 2026, to Springfield, Illinois. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall total price. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via BidBuy and provide necessary vendor disclosures and certifications, including authorization to sell motor vehicles in Illinois. The awarded vendor must provide an extended warranty covering the entire contract term and provide equivalent replacement buses during warranty repairs, accompanied by weekly status reports to the Chief Engineer. Insurance requirements include general commercial liability and auto liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence. The initial term of the contract runs through June 30, 2026, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years.