EMA - 2024 F550 Service Body - ARG

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) has awarded a contract to Knapheide Equipment Company for the procurement and installation of a specialized service body on a 2024 Ford F-550 Chassis. The contract, identified as Open Market Small Purchase 26-588IEMA-MGMTA-P-86613, has a total value of $53,466.00 and is set to be completed by June 30, 2026. The primary deliverable is a Knapheide Ford KUVcc Body KC132H2094 or equivalent, configured with specific requirements for emergency management and homeland security operations.

The service body specification includes detailed provisions for a 14-gauge galvanized steel construction, featuring a 6-kilowatt generator, roof heat/AC unit, interior shelving, LED lighting, a ladder rack, aluminum drawers, and a mechanics vise bracket. The vehicle will be chassis-delivered within 150 miles of Springfield, Illinois, with all equipment to be new and unused, accompanied by the manufacturer's standard warranty. The contract allows for equipment equivalency and potential subcontracting up to 49% of the contract value to non-small businesses, providing flexibility in implementation while maintaining the core technical specifications outlined in Attachment A of the solicitation documents.