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This Solicitation opportunity from Illinois was posted on March 25, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51238 | FY26 Forklift Bid D1, D3, D4, D5, D6,D7, DL, BoM

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26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51238State & Local

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Solicitation 26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51238 is an Invitation for Bid issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation for the one-time purchase of various material-handling forklifts for the Division of Highways Operations. The procurement includes specific requirements for 13,500 lbs diesel-powered pneumatic tired forklifts with a six-wheel design, 6,000 lbs diesel-powered pneumatic tired forklifts, 5,000 lbs propane-powered pneumatic tired forklifts, and 3,500 lbs electric-powered counterbalanced forklifts featuring 36V lithium-ion batteries. All equipment must be the manufacturer's latest standard model, fully operational upon delivery, and compliant with Federal, OSHA, and ANSI safety standards. The contract is awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the BidBuy portal, including required specifications, descriptive literature, and vendor disclosures. The initial contract term is 12 months, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Awarded vendors must provide a minimum twelve-month warranty, transfer all manufacturer warranties to the State, and maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability. Delivery is F.O.B. destination to specified Illinois Department of Transportation locations.

General Info

Illinois seeks forklift bids for multiple districts in FY26, managed by Eric Steffen.

Place of Performance

See Line Items Below, Springfield, IL, 62702, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51238 FY26 Forklift Bid Q&A Amendment 2

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26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51238 IFB Vendor Instructions and Requirements

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B51238 FY26 Forklift Bid Question and Answer Amendment 1

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FY26 Forklift Bid D1, D3, D4, D5, D6, D7, DL, BoM - 26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51238

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Illinois DOT 13,500 lb Diesel Forklift Specification Rev. 2026 Mar

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Illinois DOT Specification for 3,500 lbs Electric Counterbalanced Forklift

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Illinois DOT Specification for 6,000 lbs Diesel Forklift, March 2026

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March 2026 Illinois DOT 5,000 lbs Propane Forklift Specifications

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Vendor Disclosure and Standard Illinois Certifications

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Invitation for Bid Offer to the State of Illinois V 25 3 2 24 25 16

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IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure

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AgencyIllinois → Finance & Administration
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
Office AddressSpringfield, IL, 62702, USA
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Eric SteffenPurchaser

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FY26 Forklift Bid D1, D3, D4, D5, D6,D7, DL, BoM

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