B-48839 Questions and Answers - Version 7.docx
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- Contract number
- 26-588IEMA-MGMTA-P-86613
- Issued by
- Illinois
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The document is a Questions and Answers addendum for a state procurement solicitation issued by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) and Office of Homeland Security, specifically for solicitation number 26-588IEMA-MGMTA-B-48839. The document details a series of clarifications and modifications to a bid for a 2024 F550 Service Body, with questions and official responses from the agency regarding technical specifications and procurement requirements.
The procurement involves a specialized service body vehicle with specific requirements including a 6-kilowatt generator, 120V power, an aluminum 4-drawer unit (2-3", 1-5", 1-7"), and detailed lighting specifications consisting of two 20" clear LED light bars on driver and passenger sides and a 12-15" clear LED light bar on the rear. Key modifications during the Q&A process included removing the small business set-aside requirements, changing the generator size from 5 to 6 kilowatts, eliminating the window pass-through to cab, confirming single-stage white body color, and specifying interior compartment lighting. The solicitation's question period remains open until August 28, 2025, at 3:00pm CT, with ongoing clarifications being made to the specification documents.
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Other files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Attachment A - Service Body Specifications - REVISED Ver.5.docx | DOCX document | |
| standard-illinois-certifications-v.23.1 (8).docx | DOCX document | |
| ST. IL Standard Terms and Conditions~17.pdf | ||
| 2024 F550 Chassis Specifications.pdf |
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Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security 2024 F550 Service Body Open Market Bid 26-588IEMA-MGMTA-B-48839 Questions and Answers
1. Question: Could you please confirm the size requirement for the generator?
Answer: 5-Kilowatt Generator.
2. Question: Can the Agency provide the specifications for the 2024 F550 Chassis?
Answer: Attached to the solicitation is a document labeled “2024 F550 Chassis Specifications”. This document provides the requested information.
3. Question: Can you clarify the following statement: "A small business awarded a contract procured as a small business set-aside may subcontract no more than 49% of the value of the contract to a business that does not meet the criteria in subsection (e)."
Answer: This solicitation is no longer subject to small business set-aside requirements. The statement has been removed from “Attachment A – Service Body Specifications”. Please find revised document attached to the solicitation.
4. Question: Would the Agency consider a 6-Kilowatt Generator? The 6K has a better setup for ventilation with the exhaust location on the generator.
Answer: Yes. The Agency would like to change the size requirement for the generator from 5-Kilowatts to 6-Kilowatts. The size has been updated on “Attachment A – Service Body Specifications”. Please find revised document (Ver.2) attached to the solicitation.
5. Question: Would the Agency consider removing the pull-out tray for the generator? The recommendation is not to use a pull-out tray to provide a better seal.
Answer: Yes. The Agency would like to remove the pull-out tray from the specifications and confirm that the generator shall be installed in the compartment with the front panel facing outward, so that it can still be serviced. “Attachment A – Service Body Specifications” has been updated. Please find revised document (Ver.2) attached to the solicitation.
6. Question: Please confirm the specifications for the Aluminum Drawer Unit.
Answer: 4 Drawer Unit (2-3", 1-5", 1-7"), 28.0"W x 21.8"H x 17.5"D.
7. Question: Can the Agency confirm that 120V is sufficient for the 6K generator?
Answer: Yes, 120V is sufficient.
8. Question: Will the Agency reconsider making the Window Pass Through to Cab a requirement?
Answer: Yes, this item has been removed as a requirement. “Attachment A – Service Body Specifications” has been updated. Please find revised document (Ver.3) attached to the solicitation.
9. Question: Can the Agency confirm if the body color should be single stage white to match the cab?
Answer: Yes. This requirement has been added to the Specification Document.
10. Question: Can the 3 Bow Ladder Rack be switched to a side mount ladder rack so that the rooftop AC does not significantly limit the use of the rooftop ladder rack?
Answer: The 3 Bow Ladder Rack will remain a requirement. It will not be used for ladders, but as a way to mount antennas.
11. Question: Can you clarify the specifications for the LED lighting?
Answer: The Agency needs two (2) 20” clear LED light bars on the driver and passenger side, and a 12-15” clear LED light bar on the rear of the box for scene lighting at night. The controller shall be a switch in the box. No emergency lighting light bars are needed. “Attachment A – Service Body Specifications” has been updated. Please find revised document (Ver.4) attached to the solicitation.
12. Question: Is lighting needed on the interior of the exterior compartments?
Answer: Yes, this specification has been added to the “Service Body Specifications document”.
13. Question: Can the solicitation due date be extended to allow for more time to respond?
Answer: Yes. Please note the extended due date for this solicitation.
14. Question: When will the Question & Answer period close?
Answer: Questions will be accepted until Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 3:00pm CT. After that, no more questions will be accepted. Please see updated Specification Document, which includes this deadline.
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