2026 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Vehicles

Cook County Government's Office of the Chief Procurement Officer is soliciting bids for the procurement of 2026 or newer Toyota RAV4 Hybrid vehicles under Invitation for Bid (IFB) number 2625-12011, available to Cook County and countywide agencies. The initial order consists of an estimated 12 units of 2026 Toyota RAV4 AWD Hybrid XLE models featuring 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid engines, electronically controlled continuously variable transmissions, electronic on-demand all-wheel drive, and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 technology. Bidders must be authorized Toyota dealers or distributors capable of providing genuine parts, manufacturer warranty transfers, and full compliance with federal and state motor vehicle safety standards and emissions requirements. All vehicles must include manufacturer's standard warranties covering three years/36,000 miles basic coverage, five years/60,000 miles powertrain coverage, and five years unlimited mileage rust-through coverage, with roadside assistance included. Bid prices must be firm and incorporate all costs including vehicle delivery, warranty, insurance, overhead, and profit, with delivery required to the Cook County Sheriff's Office Fleet Management Department in LaGrange Park, Illinois within agreed timeframes. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specification requirements. The deadline for submitting questions via Bonfire is Friday, February 20, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Chicago local time, with bids due electronically through the Bonfire portal on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Chicago local time; no site inspection or bidders' conference is required. The contract is effective for one year with two optional one-year renewal periods, subject to mutual written agreement at least thirty days prior to expiration.

This procurement includes no set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, as Cook County's Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise ordinance participation goals for this contract are stated at zero percent MBE and zero percent WBE participation. All bidders must submit an Economic Disclosure Statement (EDS) and complete Cook County's standard procurement documentation, including the Identification of Subcontractor/Supplier/Subconsultant Form (ISF) for any proposed subcontractors or suppliers, along with certifications regarding prohibited acts, bid-rigging, drug-free workplace compliance, tax delinquency status, human rights ordinance adherence, and wage theft compliance. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the contract documents. The contract is non-federally funded and paid solely with Cook County dollars, with no specific budget range or award value disclosed in the available procurement materials. Price adjustment requests are permitted at least ninety days prior to contract renewal, calculated using the Consumer Price Index for new vehicles in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metropolitan area. Prospective bidders should note that all certifications and affidavits required in the application must be executed by authorized representatives, with corporate entities requiring execution by president and secretary, and all documentation must be kept current throughout the contract term.