Fuel or Electric Powered Walk-In Step Vans

The Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS) is requesting bids for the purchase of four walk-in step vans, both gasoline and electric powered, with a 16 to 18 foot walk-in cargo area and an access door between the cab and cargo area. The IFB specifies detailed technical requirements for the vehicles, including performance, safety, and operational criteria. ILSOS reserves the right to award the contract in whole or in part to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy system, and ILSOS may award a minimum of one fuel powered and one electric powered vehicle. The initial contract term will be upon execution to June 30, 2024, with up to three one-year renewal options, for a total term not to exceed ten years.

The contract is not designated as a small business set-aside, but ILSOS encourages the use of minority, women, persons with disabilities, and veteran owned businesses. The award was made to Morrow Brothers Ford for two fuel-powered and one electric-powered vehicle, for a total not to exceed $208,000. The procurement received four bids, with three unsuccessful bidders. The contract is registered with the Illinois Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Business Program, though the specific utilization percentages are not provided.