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 snowplow‑truck training simulators, each mounted on a 24‑ft trailer, together with all associated hardware, software, installation, three‑day “train‑the‑trainer” onsite instruction for approximately 35 staff, and five years of software maintenance and support. The contract also includes 480 hours of project‑management implementation services and requires delivery of the mobile units within one year of contract start, with a six‑year initial term (2027‑2033). The solicitation is an IFB (Invitation for Bid) and mandates electronic submission via BidBuy, with required attachments such as product literature, signed contract, offer, vendor disclosures, and a specification compliance questionnaire. • Deliver two fully‑equipped mobile training centers (24‑ft trailers) each containing a snowplow‑truck driving simulator with force‑feedback controls, 55‑in 4K displays, and integrated software. • Provide three days of on‑site “train‑the‑trainer” instruction for ~35 Tollway staff, plus 480 hours of project‑management services for customization and integration. • Offer five years of software maintenance, updates, and technical support, with warranty and rapid‑repair obligations (48‑hour response, 10‑day replacement).