DHS IFB ISD 66 passenger and 72 passenger buses-REBID

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) has issued a solicitation for the purchase of two buses intended to transport students from the Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) during the school year for home visits and school-related events. The contract specifies the requirement for one bus to accommodate a minimum of 66 passengers with a wheelchair lift, and a second bus to accommodate at least 71 passengers. This solicitation, identified by number 26-444DHS-PROCU-B-50829, is posted with a response deadline of February 10, 2026, and the place of performance is Springfield, Illinois. The NAICS code for this procurement is 336120, relating to bus manufacturing, and vendors can contact the primary point of contact at the ISD for additional information. Vendors responding to this solicitation must be compliant with Illinois procurement requirements. If they hold an active Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) registration, they need to submit the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form certifying their status, compliance with solicitation requirements, and disclosing any relevant lobbying activities or current state contracts, along with a certification against forced labor exploitation. Vendors not registered with the IPG must submit the Illinois Vendor Disclosure Form, which gathers business and certification information needed to transact business with the State of Illinois. Completion and submission of these forms are mandatory for bid acceptance, ensuring adherence to Illinois laws and regulations throughout the vendor selection process.