26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51039 | CO Vertical Bridge Port Mill FY26

Solicitation 26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51039 is issued by the Illinois Department of Finance and Administration for the procurement of a heavy-duty manual knee-type vertical milling machine. The required equipment must feature a 12 x 58 inch table with three T-slots, Turcite-B coated ways, and a minimum 5 HP 3-phase motor with a digital variable speed range of 70 to 4,000 RPM and an NT-40 spindle taper. Technical requirements include specific travel capacities for the longitudinal, cross, and vertical axes, as well as a head that swivels 360 degrees and tilts up to 90 degrees. The machine must be equipped with a digital readout system for three axes on the quill, a motorized rapid knee positioning system, a coolant system, an auto-lube system, and a power draw bar with foot pedal control. Additional accessories such as an 8-inch Kurt vise with a swivel base and a 52-piece clamping kit are also required. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois standard terms and conditions, requiring vendors to adhere to the State Prompt Payment Act and maintain a minimum twelve-month warranty. Vendors must provide extensive certifications regarding legal status, tax compliance, human rights, and the prohibition of forced or child labor. Compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code and Executive Order No. 1 is mandatory, and the vendor must maintain auto liability insurance of 1,000,000 dollars and required worker's compensation insurance. The State reserves the right to conduct background checks on personnel and requires prior written approval for any subcontracting. All supplies must comply with federal and state laws regarding manufacturing and labeling, and the State of Illinois retains exclusive ownership of all work produced under the contract.