IFB - Snowplow Truck Training Simulators with software maintenance and support

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to supply two mobile training center trailers equipped with snowplow truck driving simulators, two standalone simulator units, associated software maintenance and support for five years, on‑site “train‑the‑trainer” services for approximately 35 Tollway staff, and 480 hours of project‑management implementation services. The contract includes a one‑year delivery window, a six‑year overall term (Feb 1 2027 – Jan 31 2033), warranty and repair obligations, and strict insurance and indemnity requirements. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidBuy, with all required attachments (product literature, signed contract, offer, vendor disclosures, and Exhibit A compliance questionnaire). Questions were due by 2:30 pm on 14 Oct 2026, and the bid opening (submission deadline) is scheduled for 5 Nov 2026. • Deliverables: 2 × 24‑ft mobile training trailers with installed simulators; 2 × stand‑alone snowplow simulators; 3‑day on‑site training for ~35 staff; 5‑year software maintenance/support; 480 hours of implementation/project‑management. • Key contractual terms: 1‑year delivery, 5‑year software support, 6‑year contract term, 30‑day termination for convenience, 48‑hour warranty repair response, insurance minimums (CGL ≥ $1 M, auto ≥ $1 M, workers’ comp ≥ $1 M, professional liability ≥ $5 M). • Mandatory submission items: Completed Specification Compliance Questionnaire (Exhibit A), Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State, Signed contract template, product literature.