EMA - 2024 F550 Service Body

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) is seeking a vendor to procure and install a service body for a 2024 Ford F-550 chassis through a Request for Quote (RFQ). The specific solicitation requests a Knapheide KUVcc Body KC132H2094 or an equivalent service body with precise specifications, including a white 14-gauge galvanized steel construction measuring 133.25" x 94" x 90". Required components include a diesel/biodiesel generator, roof heat/AC unit, interior and exterior lighting, a rear camera system, ladder rack, and various storage compartments. The procurement requires all equipment to be new and unused, with manufacturers' standard warranties, and all services must be completed by June 30, 2025. Vendors must submit quotes by March 25, 2025, with the agency allowing "or equal" submissions where the bidder bears the burden of proving equivalency. Evaluation will likely focus on meeting technical specifications, warranty provisions, and overall compliance with the detailed requirements outlined in the RFQ.

The solicitation does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the standard Illinois certifications document suggests potential compliance requirements related to minority business participation. Vendors must complete comprehensive certifications addressing various legal and operational standards, including tax compliance, environmental regulations, workplace standards, and anti-discrimination provisions. The document allows for a service radius of 150 miles from Springfield, IL, for installation purposes, with IEMA-OHS managing vehicle transportation. While no specific budget range is detailed in the provided documents, the procurement appears to be for a single vehicle outfitting project. Potential bidders must carefully review the Standard Terms and Conditions and Certifications documents, which outline extensive compliance requirements that could impact vendor eligibility. Failure to meet these comprehensive certification standards could result in contract voiding, suspension, or other potential penalties.