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26-444DHS-REHAB-B-50501 | DHS IFB ISVI - Two school buses
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The Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for the purchase of two school buses for the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired. The procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bid, with the award being granted to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest overall total price. The required vehicles must feature diesel engines certified for 5% biodiesel, Allison 2500 Series automatic transmissions, and specific safety and comfort features, including a no child left behind system, GPS, and air suspension. One of the buses must be a 66-passenger model equipped with a wheelchair lift and modified to accommodate two wheelchairs. The selected vendor must deliver the buses to the CMS garage in Springfield, Illinois, by June 30, 2026. The contract includes requirements for an extended warranty covering the entire term, including six months of towing coverage and the potential for replacement vehicles at the dealer's discretion for repeat breakdowns. Bidders must submit all responses electronically via the BidBuy portal, including required vendor disclosure forms and certifications regarding bid rigging, collusion, and the Illinois Procurement Code. The contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriations and may be partially or totally funded by federal funds.
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Jacksonville, IL 62650, Jacksonville, IL, 62650, USASet-Aside
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