EMEGENCY NOTICE: AGR-EP-CANNABIS-AHW-13 Mavericks

The State of Illinois, through the Natural Resources organization (NATRES406), awarded an open market emergency purchase contract to Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. (V00002008) on June 1, 2026, with a completion date of August 17, 2026. The contract carries a total value of $432,588.00 and was procured through an emergency purchasing mechanism, indicating time-sensitive acquisition requirements. The period of performance spans approximately 2.5 months from award to completion.

The primary deliverables under this contract consist of thirteen (13) 2025 Ford Maverick Hybrid pickup trucks, each priced at $31,788.00, and thirteen (13) locking bed covers, each priced at $1,488.00. The Ford Maverick units are specified with hybrid 2.5-liter engines, automatic transmissions, cloth seating, air conditioning, advanced infotainment systems with Bluetooth connectivity, cruise control, power windows/locks/mirrors, keyless entry systems, backup cameras, and weather-protective floor liners and splash guards. Each vehicle package includes two keys with remote controls. The aggregated vehicle and accessory procurement totals $432,588.00, representing the contractor's obligation to supply and deliver these fleet assets to support Illinois Natural Resources operations.