Renewal Notice 2 of 2 Vehicle Emission Testing

The state of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, is seeking a renewal of vehicle emission testing services through a contract with Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc. This procurement represents the second of two renewal periods for contract number 25-532EPA-AIR53-B-45966, covering the period from January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025. The contractor is required to implement and operate an Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Program that meets federal and state regulatory requirements, including the Clean Air Act, Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005, and applicable Illinois Administrative Code provisions. The primary objective is to conduct comprehensive vehicle emissions testing to ensure environmental compliance and air quality standards. The contract renewal was originally solicited under bid number 23-532EPA-DIROF-B-36391, with the renewal notice posted on December 19, 2024, and a final response deadline of January 8, 2025. Specific deliverables include maintaining a robust vehicle emissions testing infrastructure that meets all legal and regulatory standards for air quality monitoring and reporting.

The contract includes specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation requirements, with a 5% BEP utilization goal and 0% Veterans Business Program (VBP) participation. Advantage Marketing Group, LTD. is identified as a BEP subcontractor, representing 14.5% of the contract value. The total renewal amount for this contract is $6,864,795.00, indicating a significant investment in vehicle emissions testing services. The procurement appears to be open to qualified vendors with demonstrated capabilities in emissions testing technology and regulatory compliance. The contract is specifically awarded to Opus Inspection Technologies, Inc., suggesting they are the incumbent and preferred vendor for these services. The renewal indicates continuity in the state's approach to vehicle emissions monitoring, with a focus on maintaining existing infrastructure and technological capabilities. The contract requires the selected vendor to integrate with existing state systems and meet stringent performance and reporting requirements.