2024 F350 Accessories

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is conducting a procurement for 2024 Ford F-350 truck accessories, specifically seeking truck bed toppers and radio mounting equipment. The procurement involves purchasing two Knapheide KnapKap DHS Toppers or equivalent, with specific shelving package requirements: one vehicle will receive shelving package A, and the other will receive shelving packages A and F. Additional required accessories include rear backup cameras and various radio mounting hardware. The procurement requires the toppers and accessories to be new, unused, and free from defects, with standard manufacturer's warranty. Vendors must provide equipment that meets or exceeds the specified brand name requirements, with the burden of proof for equivalency resting on the bidder. The installation can occur either at the vendor's business location or at a site in Springfield, Illinois, with IEMA-OHS providing vehicle transportation up to 150 miles. The solicitation was posted on October 28, 2024, with responses due by November 4, 2024.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent organizations were explicitly outlined in the procurement documents. The contract opportunity does not indicate preferences for disadvantaged business enterprises or specify limitations on who can submit a proposal. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned in the available documentation. Similarly, no details were provided about potential integration requirements with existing infrastructure or technology. The procurement documents also did not disclose a specific award value, budget range, or total contract value for the accessories and installation services. Vendors will be expected to comply with the State of Illinois' Standard Terms and Conditions, which cover various contractual aspects including payment terms, confidentiality, insurance requirements, and compliance with applicable laws.