DHS IFB ISVI - School Bus Leases LHF-REBID

Location: Illinois
Posted: Apr 8, 2025
Due: Apr 22, 2025
Agency: State Government of Illinois
Type of Government: State & Local
Category:
  • V - Transportation, Travel and Relocation Services
  • W - Lease or Rental of Equipment
Solicitation No: 26-444DHS-PROCU-B-47285
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Bid Solicitation: 26-444DHS-PROCU-B-47285
Responses Due in 13 Days, 19 Hours, 50 Minutes
Header Information
Bid Number:
26-444DHS-PROCU-B-47285
Description:
DHS IFB ISVI - School Bus Leases LHF-REBID
Bid Opening Date:
04/22/2025 02:00:00 PM
Purchaser:
Monica Vignone
Organization:
DHS - Human Services
Department:
REHABSERVS444 - Rehabilitation Services
Location:
AD002 - IL School for the Visually Impaired
Fiscal Year:
26
Type Code:
10 - Invitation for Bid (IFB)
Allow Electronic Quote:
Yes

Alternate Id:

Required Date:
Available Date
:
04/08/2025 10:00:00 AM
Info Contact:
Contact John Baumgartner at john.baumgartner@illinois.gov
Bid Type:
OPEN
Informal Bid Flag:

No
Purchase Method:
Open Market
Pre Bid Conference:
N/A
Bulletin Desc:
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is seeking a vendor for the lease of two (2) school buses to be used to transport students from the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) throughout the school year for scheduled home visits and school related events. One (1) school bus shall be a 66 passenger with wheelchair lift and one (1) school bus a 71 passenger for a (1) one year contract with (2) two 1-year renewals.
Ship-to Address:
IL School for the Visually Impaired
658 East State
Jacksonville, IL 62650
US
Email: Monica.Vignone@Illinois.gov
Phone: (217) 479-4492
FAX: (217) 479-4479
Bill-to Address:
IL School for the Visually Impaired
658 East State
Jacksonville, IL 62650
US
Email: Monica.Vignone@Illinois.gov
Phone: (217) 479-4492
FAX: (217) 479-4479
Print Format:
Bid Print New

File Attachments:
Invitation for Bid Vendor Instructions and Requirements-B-47285.docx
DHS IFB ISVI Bus Leases-B-47285.docx
invitation-for-bid-offer-to-the-state-of-illinois-B-47285.pdf
ipg-active-registered-vendor-disclosure-v.23.1~71.docx
vendor-disclosure-v.24.1~34.docx

Form Attachments:
Required Quote Attachments

Desired Attachment Name:

Signed Contract

Description:

Upload signed contract here

Desired Attachment Name:

Offer

Description:

upload completed Offer with authorized signature here

Desired Attachment Name:

IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure or Vendor Disclosure

Description:

Failure to complete and upload will result in disqualification

SPO Name:

Adrienne Grover

Is this a Small Business Set Aside Procurement?:

No

Is there a BEP/VBP Participation Goal? :

No

Link to Original Contract :
Item Information

Item # 1:

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975

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44

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Initial term of leasing two (2) school buses. First bus is a Thomas C2 blue bird ISA Vision or equivalent 66 passenger with a wheel chair lift and the second bus will be a Thomas C2 Bluebird ISA Vision or equivalent 71 passenger bus with no lift. Unit cost is monthly cost for the two (2) school bus leases combined.

NIGP Code:
975-44
Mass Transit Bus, School Bus, and Rail Vehicle Rental or Lease

Qty Unit Cost UOM Total Discount Amt. Total Cost

12.0




MON - Month








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071-15





Item # 2:

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975

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44

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Lease of two (2) school buses during the 1st renewal term of July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027. Unit cost is monthly cost for the two (2) school bus leases combined.

NIGP Code:
975-44
Mass Transit Bus, School Bus, and Rail Vehicle Rental or Lease

Qty Unit Cost UOM Total Discount Amt. Total Cost

12.0




MON - Month








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Item # 3:

(

975

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44

)



Lease of two (2) school buses during the 2nd renewal term of July 1, 2027 - June 30, 2028. Unit cost is monthly cost for the two (2) school bus leases combined.

NIGP Code:
975-44
Mass Transit Bus, School Bus, and Rail Vehicle Rental or Lease

Qty Unit Cost UOM Total Discount Amt. Total Cost

12.0




MON - Month








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