Remove and replace automatic transmission in U15971 mileage 101994 quoted price includes labor…

The State of Illinois, through the Physical Services contracting organization, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Landmark Ford Trucks, Inc., valued at $7,304.50. The contract, designated 27-350SOS-PHYSE-P-100190, was awarded on July 31, 2026, with a completion date of August 31, 2026. The primary service deliverable consists of removal and replacement of an automatic transmission in a 2021 Ford Transit Connect vehicle (license plate U15971, mileage 101,994), along with related ancillary services.

The scope of work encompasses transmission removal and replacement ($1,450.00 in labor), flushing of cooler lines and fluid addition ($87.00 in labor), front suspension toe-in adjustment ($217.50 in labor), and procurement of transmission components (Part #7000, priced at $5,405.00). The total contract value of $7,304.50 comprises $5,405.00 in parts and $1,899.50 in labor charges at a rate of $145.00 per hour. Landmark Ford Trucks, Inc. was designated as the sole source provider based on its status as the nearest certified Ford mechanic and as a Cooperative Purchasing Service Master Contract vendor for Ford vehicles. The immediate need justification cited urgent transmission repair requirements to prevent further vehicle damage and avoid additional towing expenses.