DHS IFB Compact Crossover SUVs for OBS Vehicle Fleet-REBID

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of twenty (20) new 2026 compact crossover SUVs, such as Buick Envistas, Kia Niros, or Toyota Corolla Crosses or equivalent models, for the Office of Business Services Vehicle Fleet in Springfield. All vehicles must be new with fewer than 250 miles on the odometer, fully prepared by a dealer in accordance with manufacturer specifications, and equipped with standard features including hybrid or flex fuel engines, automatic transmissions, four-wheel anti-lock brakes, Bluetooth stereo systems with hands-free capability, rear view cameras, and full-size spare tires. Vehicles must be delivered to CMS Central Garage #20, 200 E. Ash St., Springfield, Illinois by June 12, 2026, and must comply with federal and state Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and governmental emission requirements. Bidders must be authorized to sell motor vehicles in Illinois, maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and provide manufacturer's certificates of origin or certificates of title with each vehicle. The contract pricing is firm with no subcontractors permitted, and the bid opening date was January 23, 2026, with written questions due by January 15, 2026. Evaluation criteria include responsibility, responsiveness, and price, with the contract awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder; no bid or performance bonds are required.

This procurement contained no set-asides for minority-owned, women-owned, disadvantaged, or veteran-owned businesses, though bidders were encouraged to consider hiring qualified veterans and Illinois residents discharged from adult correctional centers. A domestic product preference was noted, requiring bidders to affirmatively declare U.S. manufacturing origin at bid submission. The solicitation was awarded on January 27, 2026, to Miles Chevrolet LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder among four total bidders at a total contract value of $472,953.00, with unsuccessful bids submitted by Laura Buick GMC, Inc. ($534,342.00), GovMark LLC ($539,780.00), and TILES IN STYLE ($889,980.00). The contract term commenced upon final execution and extends through June 30, 2026, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including any renewal terms or extensions. All vehicles are covered by the manufacturer's standard factory warranty, and vendors responding to the procurement were required to complete vendor disclosure forms demonstrating compliance with Illinois state certification requirements including drug-free workplace standards, ethics violations, environmental compliance, and equal employment opportunity mandates.