Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54188

IDOT purchase of diesel and electric forklifts

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking two new forklifts for highway operations and materials handling in Springfield. - Government buyer: State of Illinois, Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Bureau of Business Services; the initial notice identifies Finance & Administration and Business Services. Equipment supports the Division of Highways Operations, including the Day Labor Unit and Bureau of Materials. - Requested equipment: - One diesel-powered pneumatic-tire forklift with a 13,500-pound capacity, meeting IDOT specification 181-60-30. Key requirements include a minimum 105 gross horsepower engine, six-wheel configuration, three-stage mast, hydraulic side shift and fork positioning, and specified safety, lighting, and monitoring features. - One electric stand-up counterbalanced forklift with a 3,500-pound capacity, meeting IDOT specification 183-60-01 D0. Key requirements include a minimum 36-volt lithium-ion battery and industrial fast charger, dual AC drive motors, and specified mast, safety, monitoring, and lighting features. The District 0 Materials Lab configuration has an 88-inch maximum overall height. - OEMs and vendors: No forklift manufacturer, make, model, or commercial vendor is named. Bidders must identify the proposed manufacturer, make, and model; the notice requires an established manufacturer or authorized dealer and does not allow third-party vendors. - Included support and notable requirements: Supply each unit complete and operational, with manuals, qualified operator instruction covering operation and routine service and maintenance, and at least a one-year manufacturer’s warranty from acceptance. For the electric forklift, warranty service must be available within 100 miles of Springfield if on-site repair is unavailable. - Estimated value: Approximately $80,000–$180,000 for both forklifts and associated support; no official value is provided.

Description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for a one-time purchase of forklifts for its Day Labor Unit and Bureau of Materials. The procurement includes one diesel-powered forklift with a 13,500-pound capacity and one electric-powered forklift with a 3,500-pound capacity, each subject to the specified IDOT requirements. Bidders must submit the completed specification questionnaires and required contract, offer, and vendor disclosure documents with their electronic bid through BidBuy. Bids are due November 2, 2026, at 9:00 AM.

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