TDF IFB 2023/2024 Van FY24

The Illinois Department of Human Services Treatment and Detention Facility is seeking to procure a new 2023 or 2024 Ford Flexible Fuel or fuel-efficient hybrid Transit T350 DRW High Roof XL with a rear wheelchair lift, or an equivalent vehicle, through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The required vehicle must have a capacity of 2 wheelchairs and 5 passengers and meet ADA requirements. Vendors must be licensed as new or used vehicle dealers in Illinois and deliver the vehicle to the Springfield Central Management Services (CMS) State Garage. Pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy system, and the total contract price is firm. The initial contract term is from the date of last signature through June 30, 2024, with no renewal options. Bids are due by the Bid Opening Date indicated in the solicitation.

This procurement does not have any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business goals associated with it. The contract was previously awarded to Southern Bus & Mobility for a total amount of $94,778. No unsuccessful bidders were listed for the prior procurement. The agency contact for this award is Samantha Morgan, and the Chief Procurement Office determined that the rationale for the contract award decision was reasonable and serves as the basis for the contract decision. The funding source and budget range for this procurement are not specified in the provided documents.