Vehicles Emissions Testing

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the implementation and operation of a motor vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program (I/M Program) in the state of Illinois, including Cook County, as authorized by the Vehicle Emissions Inspection Law of 2005. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) is seeking a vendor to design, implement, and operate the I/M Program, which involves establishing a hybrid network of centralized and decentralized inspection facilities, self-service kiosks, mobile testing units, and a remote on-board diagnostics (OBD) testing program. The contract will have an initial term of 8 years, with an option to renew for up to 2 additional years. Key requirements include meeting performance metrics related to wait times, facility locations, and availability of testing options. The technical and diversity components will account for 80% and 20% of the evaluation, respectively, while pricing will be evaluated separately.

This procurement is not subject to a Small Business Set-Aside, but there are requirements for Minority, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Business Enterprise (MWDBE) participation, as well as Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation. The current I/M Program operates a hybrid network of 12 centralized and 9 decentralized facilities, and the new contract will continue this hybrid approach. The program is funded through the state and subject to changes in federal and state laws and regulations. The previous solicitation (23-532EPA-AIR53-B-31956) was mistakenly cancelled by the IEPA and is now a closed procurement, not open for new vendor bids. Interested parties should contact the provided agency representative for any questions.