Renewal-John Deere Repair Parts

The Illinois Tollway is renewing and increasing an existing contract with Buck Brothers Inc. for John Deere equipment repair services. The new contract term is for 2 years from June 1, 2019 through May 31, 2021, with the option for 2 one-year renewals. The contract renewal is valued at $60,000.00, with a maximum contract value of $72,000.00. This contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid process, and was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. The contract will provide John Deere equipment repair services to the Illinois Tollway within Dupage County.

The contract renewal was awarded based on the purchasing agency's justification. There were 3 responding bidders, with 1 unsuccessful bidder and 2 not selected. The contract does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is Buck Brothers Inc., who is providing the John Deere equipment repair services under the existing contract. The Illinois Tollway is the sole government agency procuring these services.