Sublet replace transmission for Collinsville garage #57613

The State of Illinois, through the Central Management Services agency, is soliciting bids for the sublet replacement of the transmission and cam phasers for a 2019 Ford Expedition XL, vehicle #57613, at the Collinsville State garage. The contract is for Madison County. Bidders must adhere to specified requirements regarding the breakdown of parts, labor, and diagnostic costs, as well as the disclosure of whether parts are new or used, the required or suggested nature of the repairs, the repair timeline, and the method for calculating labor costs. The total cost of the repairs must be provided, and the estimate will be valid for a specified number of days from the date provided. The vendor is not permitted to exceed the original cost estimate without prior written authorization from the State Agency Purchasing Officer or Designee. Responses must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy platform by March 11, 2024, as the State will only accept electronic submissions for competitive solicitations.

The state has provided the standard terms and conditions for government contracts under $50,000, which cover payment terms, assignment and subcontracting policies, audit and record retention requirements, performance timelines, confidentiality provisions, ownership of work product, indemnification and liability, insurance requirements, and other legal and compliance clauses. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and the State has not disclosed any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The potential award value or budget range for this contract has not been specified.