Aging SUV

The Illinois Department on Aging is requesting bids on one small to mid-sized all-wheel-drive SUV under a small-purchase solicitation with bids due August 10, 2026.

The vehicle must be a new, unused 2025 model year or newer four-door SUV with all-wheel-drive capability, fewer than 250 miles on the odometer, and the latest manufacturer's model in production at solicitation issuance. Required equipment includes a minimum 2.5-liter gas hybrid engine (non-plug-in), air conditioning, cruise control, power doors and locks, blind spot monitoring, Bluetooth connectivity, and a backup camera. Exterior color must be white or black. Vendors must submit detailed product literature identifying the specific manufacturer and model number. The vendor must be the original manufacturer, an authorized dealer, or an authorized distributor capable of providing genuine OEM parts, assemblies, accessories, and original manufacturer warranties.

Delivery is scheduled for July 31, 2026, F.O.B. destination to the IDOT Yard at 650 North Lincoln Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62702, Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Central Standard Time. The vendor must provide three business days' advance notice to the Agency Motorpool Coordinator, KerryAnn Hughes, at (217) 785-4224 prior to delivery. The vehicle must be delivered fully operational with a minimum one-quarter tank of fuel, a full-size spare tire, owner and equipment manuals, and a manufacturer's certificate of origin or title.

The Department reserves the right to inspect the vehicle within thirty days of delivery and may reject non-conforming units at the vendor's expense, require conformance work at no charge to the Department, or withhold payment. Non-conformities discovered within one year of receipt must be corrected by the vendor at no cost. Subcontracting is permitted. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540). Contracts of $1,000 or more require a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund.