Description
This solicitation seeks the purchase of new RAM 1500 fleet trucks (2024 SSV model and 2025 DT Tradesman model) for McHenry County’s trades‑crew fleet. The County requires vendors to submit a mandatory pricing worksheet (Excel) that lists base vehicle prices and optional appearance and functional packages, with strict “do‑not‑alter” formatting rules. Bids are due electronically as PDFs by 9:00 AM CST on the bid close date, with a bid opening via WebEx at 1:00 PM CST the same day. The procurement follows Illinois public‑procurement statutes, mandates a 10 % bid security (5 % for the Transportation Division), requires a 120‑day bid validity period, and for contracts exceeding $50,000, a performance and payment bond of 110 % of the bid amount (subject to possible reduction). Vendors must provide a 5‑year power‑train warranty, a 3‑year bumper‑to‑bumper warranty, and comply with all standard county terms (insurance, prevailing‑wage, EEO, OSHA, etc.). No award information is present, so the winning vendor(s) remain unknown.
• Procurement method: Full and open competition with electronic‑only submission.
• Scope: Purchase of RAM 1500 SSV and DT Tradesman fleet vehicles, including optional accessories.
• Key requirements: Mandatory pricing sheet, warranty guarantees, bid security, potential bonding, and compliance with county standard terms.