26-444DHS-PROCU-B-50675 | DHS IFB ISD 66 passenger and 72 passenger buses-REBID

The Illinois Department of Human Services, specifically for the Illinois School for the Deaf, is soliciting bids for the purchase of two school buses to be used for scheduled home visits and school-related events. The requirement consists of one bus with a minimum 66-passenger capacity equipped with a wheelchair lift and one bus with a minimum 71-passenger capacity. Vehicles must meet the specifications of a Thomas Safe-T-Liner, Blue Bird RE, or an equivalent model, and must include a minimum 100-gallon fuel tank. The awarded vendor must deliver the buses to the CMS garage in Springfield, Illinois, by June 30, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest overall total price. Bidders must submit all proposals electronically via the BidBuy portal, including required vendor disclosures, certifications, and an offer to the State of Illinois. Compliance requirements include maintaining specific insurance coverages for general commercial liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation, as well as adhering to HIPAA record retention and equal opportunity standards. The term of the contract extends from the final signature date through June 30, 2026, and may be partially or totally funded using federal funds.