URGENT NEED: ADM-09-0114 - Al Piemonte Ford - Turbo Solenoid and Cab Bushings - Plate # U20716

The State of Illinois, Office of the Secretary of State, Department of Physical Services has awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued at $4,139.06 to Al Piemonte Ford for automotive repair services. The contract, designated 27-350SOS-PHYSE-P-102166, was awarded on September 14, 2026, with a completion date of September 30, 2026. The scope of work encompasses repair services for vehicle U20716 located at the Motor Pool facility on Dirksen Parkway, and includes replacement of a turbo solenoid and cab bushings.

The service delivery consists of a single line item comprising labor and parts for the specified repairs. The turbo solenoid replacement work includes $1,339.45 in labor and $406.84 in parts, while the cab bushings replacement requires $1,799.55 in labor and $532.92 in parts, totaling $4,139.06. The procurement was justified on the basis of immediate operational necessity, as the vehicle exhibited an engine warning light and noise issues rendering it inoperable. Al Piemonte Ford, a Ford dealership located in Villa Park, was selected as the vendor due to established relationships with the State and cost efficiency considerations regarding vehicle transportation to alternative repair facilities.