DCI-Covert SUV's-IFB-ah

The Illinois State Police is conducting an Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation, identified as contract number 25-493ISP-OPERA-R-256665-B-47435, seeking an authorized dealer to provide three (3) 2024 or 2025 Toyota SUVs or equivalent for covert operations. The procurement requires a full-size SUV with specific technical specifications, including an off-road package, 4x4 drivetrain, hybrid powertrain, adaptive suspension, and modular roof rack in a neutral color. Vehicles must be new, unused, and compliant with all federal and state motor vehicle safety standards. The bid must be electronically submitted through BidBuy, with responses due by May 8, 2025, and a mandatory bid validity period of 180 days from the opening date. Evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder who meets all specified procurement requirements, with potential preference given to domestically manufactured products. Delivery is mandated within 120 days after contract execution, with vehicles to be delivered to the Illinois State Police Radio Lab in Springfield, IL.

The procurement allows for potential set-aside considerations, including preferences for Business Enterprise Program participants and Veterans Small Business Program vendors. Bidders must be registered and authorized to do business in Illinois, with comprehensive disclosure requirements covering lobbying activities, existing contracts, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state regulations. Vendors are required to complete detailed financial disclosure forms, including certification of eligibility, taxpayer identification, and potential representations of agents or lobbyists for contracts exceeding $100,000. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement includes a $15 administrative fee for contracts over $1,000 and potential tax credits for hiring qualified veterans and ex-offenders. The contract is structured for an initial one-year term, with a maximum potential term not to exceed ten years, and is subject to appropriation availability, allowing the state to terminate the contract if funding becomes insufficient.