Final Cost Statement for Quick Purchase for Arson Truck

This emergency procurement by the State of Illinois, specifically through the State Fire Marshal's Arson Division, involved the procurement of an arson truck to address urgent operational needs that necessitated bypassing standard competitive bidding requirements. The procurement, referenced as Open Market Bid 26-592SFM-AMIN5-B-52120, was executed under emergency authority procedures due to the time-sensitive nature of the purchase. The State Fire Marshal's office, located at 1035 Stevenson Drive in Springfield, Illinois 62703, authorized the expenditure and identified Landmark Ford Inc. as the selected vendor to fulfill this requirement. The specific deliverable was one arson truck necessary for the State Fire Marshal's Arson Division operational capacity. The contract was finalized with a term dated January 30, 2024, and the completion documentation was signed by Chief Financial Officer Ronny Wickenhauser on April 13, 2026. This posting represents the final cost statement submission, with a document posting date of April 22, 2026, and a due date of May 6, 2026, for administrative closure and filing purposes.

The final total cost for this emergency purchase was $51,625.00, which represented the complete contract value awarded to Landmark Ford Inc., located at 2401 Prairie Crossing in Springfield, Illinois 62711. As an emergency purchase executed under expedited procurement authority, this acquisition bypassed standard competitive bidding processes and set-aside designations that would typically apply to state procurement activities. The selected vendor, Landmark Ford Inc., was determined to be capable of meeting the urgent operational requirements of the State Fire Marshal's Arson Division without the extended timeline required for competitive solicitation. The procurement documentation was filed with both the Chief Procurement Office and the Auditor General as required for emergency purchase documentation and accountability purposes, ensuring compliance with state oversight and audit requirements.