Renewal-John Deere Rep Parts

The Illinois Tollway is renewing and increasing an existing contract with West Side Tractor Sales Co. for John Deere equipment repair services. The contract will be renewed for a two-year period from June 1, 2019 to May 31, 2021, with the option for two one-year renewals. The procurement was conducted through the Invitation for Bid process, and the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract renewal has an award amount of $45,000.00, with a maximum contract value of $54,000.00. There were a total of three responding bidders, with one unsuccessful bidder, Sargents Equipment and Repair Service Inc. The State Purchasing Officer has determined that the rationale described by the purchasing agency in the recommendation to award the contract is reasonable and serves as the basis for the contract decision.

The contract opportunity is specific to Dupage County, Illinois. The procurement does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is West Side Tractor Sales Co., and the contract requires integration with existing John Deere equipment used by the Illinois Tollway. The total contract value, including the renewal, is not to exceed $54,000.00.