27-444DHS-ISDIS-B-51036 | ISD SP LHF Bus 66 passenger 15 Month Lease

Solicitation 27-444DHS-ISDIS-B-51036 is for a 15-month lease of one 66-passenger school bus equipped with a wheelchair lift for the Illinois School for the Deaf in Jacksonville, Illinois. The vehicle must be a Thomas Safe-T-Liner, Blue Bird RE Conventional, or an equivalent model, featuring a 5 or 6 speed automatic Allison 2500 Series transmission, air suspension, and air disc brakes. Technical requirements include at least two air conditioning and heating units, an engine block heater, an air ride driver seat, and a no child left behind system. The bus must be painted standard yellow with a white roof and include three camera systems and a wheelchair lift modified for one wheelchair. The vendor is responsible for providing tags and licenses for the replacement bus. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions and requires comprehensive vendor certifications, including compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code, debt delinquency status, and environmental protection laws. Vendors must maintain specific insurance coverages, including 1 million dollars per occurrence for general commercial and auto liability. Payment is processed according to the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices typically submitted upon contract completion. The state maintains the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice and may conduct criminal and driver history background checks on vendor personnel. All supplies must be free from defects for a minimum of twelve months, and all manufacturer warranties must be transferred to the state.