EMERGENCY NOTICE: AGR-EGG/MPI/LW-5 Mavericks and 4 Escapes

The State of Illinois, through the Food Safety & Animal Protection division, awarded a contract to Landmark Ford Inc. (V00002747) for an open market emergency purchase totaling $336,020.00. The contract, designated 26-406AGR-FDSAF-P-97720, runs from June 1, 2026 through August 13, 2026. The prime contractor will deliver nine vehicles consisting of seven Ford Mavericks and two Ford Escapes in various configurations and colors, along with ancillary equipment and services.

The vehicle deliveries include five Ford Maverick XL and XLT models with hybrid powertrains ranging in price from $31,515 to $42,020 per unit, and two Ford Escape hybrid vehicles valued at $35,470 and $35,670 respectively. Additionally, the contract encompasses five soft folding truck bed covers for the Mavericks at $730 each and delivery services for all nine vehicles at $200 per unit. The contract line items reference multiple departmental divisions within Food Safety & Animal Protection, including the Milk and Pharmaceutical Inspection program, Egg and Meat Safety program, and Land and Water and Animal Health and Welfare divisions, indicating the vehicles will support operations across multiple regulatory and inspection functions.