Emergency Notice- Quick Purchase IL Nature Preserve Vehicles

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources' Nature Preserves Commission is conducting an emergency quick purchase procurement for four vehicles to be acquired from Morrow Brothers Ford. The specific vehicles include one Ford F-150 Crew Cab, one Ford F-150 Extended Cab, one Ford F-250, and one Ford F-350, which will serve the Nature Preserve division. This emergency procurement is driven by prolonged supply chain constraints stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, which have prevented the agency from securing vehicles for over three years. The procurement is time-sensitive, with an expected start date of June 9, 2025, and an estimated completion date of July 31, 2025. The due date for this emergency purchase is June 30, 2025, and the total expenditure is budgeted at $221,664.00, to be funded through State Appropriated Funds. The agency conducted a vendor search and selected Morrow Brothers Ford based on their ability to provide the needed vehicles by the fiscal year deadline at the lowest price point.

The procurement does not indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises, though the document notes no Business Enterprise Program contractors are available under the relevant NIGP Code. The vendor selection was based on immediate vehicle availability and competitive pricing, with Morrow Brothers Ford being the sole identified supplier for this emergency purchase. The procurement is specifically targeting the Illinois Nature Preserves Commission within Grundy County (FIPS Code 17063) and is focused on replacing critically needed vehicles that have been difficult to acquire due to ongoing supply chain disruptions. The total contract value is fixed at $221,664.00, which covers the four vehicles to be purchased. This emergency procurement represents a strategic approach to utilizing expiring fiscal year 2025 funds while addressing long-standing vehicle replacement needs for the agency's operational requirements.