FY26-153 2 Pipeline SUV's

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) Springfield Office, awarded a contract to Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. on July 22, 2026, for the purchase of two mid-size sport utility vehicles. The contract, designated FY26-153 and identified as 26-524ICC-ICCSP-P-99677, was procured through an Open Market Small Purchase method with a total contract value of $89,960.00. The specified vehicles are 2026 Ford Explorer 4-door models equipped with 4-wheel drive, 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engines, 10-speed automatic transmissions, Oxford White exterior finish, and space gray cloth interior trim. Unit pricing is set at $44,980 per vehicle, with costs inclusive of processing and delivery fees.

Performance requirements mandate delivery of both vehicles to the CMS Central State Garage in Springfield, Illinois by August 10, 2026, with the contractor bearing all transportation and delivery costs. The contract initial term commences upon execution and extends for one year, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. must maintain licensure as an Illinois-authorized automobile dealership throughout contract performance and comply with all applicable State of Illinois certifications, including provisions related to tax compliance, labor standards, equal employment opportunity, cybersecurity standards, and domestic product preferences. No subcontractors are permitted under this contract.