EMERGENCY NOTICE: Quick purchase of two (2) trucks

The State of Illinois has issued an emergency notice for the quick purchase of two (2) Ford F-150 trucks for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Office of Law Enforcement. This emergency procurement is due to supply chain issues with the existing state master contract holder, Morrow Brothers Ford, Inc. The vendor selected for this purchase is Heller Ford Sales, Inc. in El Paso, IL. The total estimated cost of the emergency purchase is $98,916.52 and will be funded through state appropriated funds. The expected start date is April 5, 2023 and the expected end date is May 31, 2023. As this is an emergency purchase, the normal procurement processes have been waived.

This contract opportunity is limited to the specified vendor, Heller Ford Sales, Inc., due to the emergency nature of the purchase. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, as the purchase is limited to a single vendor. Additionally, there is no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this emergency purchase is $98,916.52.