Description
This solicitation establishes a joint‑purchase master contract for the State of Illinois to acquire a fleet of 7‑passenger transit vans (gasoline, hybrid, and plug‑in hybrid) and optional factory‑installed modifications. The contract is a blanket IDIQ with an initial five‑year term beginning 1 Feb 2027, renewable for up to a total ten‑year period. A modest Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal of 1 % requires participation from minority‑owned firms, and all vendors must be authorized dealers and provide MSRP‑based pricing. Quantities are set at 100 units per vehicle type, with the ability to order additional vehicles at a flat delivery charge. The State will award on a lowest‑price basis per line‑item, and all submissions must be electronic via BidBuy.
• 100 units each of gasoline, hybrid, and plug‑in hybrid 7‑passenger vans (total 300 vans).
• Optional factory‑modification line items require a $200,000 unit cost and a single‑percentage discount off MSRP.
• BEP utilization plan mandatory (1 % goal).
• Vendor must be an authorized dealer, provide dealer license, and certify U.S. manufacturing origin.