26-418DCFS-PROCU-B-51786 | Mid-Size Vehicles

The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is soliciting bids under solicitation number 26-418DCFS-PROCU-B-51786 for the purchase of up to 15 new, unused 7-passenger hybrid vans. These vehicles will be utilized for staff travel, home visits, provider monitoring, and the transportation of youth in care. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with price serving as the sole weighted factor at 100 percent. The initial term of the contract ends on October 31, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Deliveries are F.O.B. Destination to Central Management Services in Springfield, Illinois, and must be conducted between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on weekdays. Vehicles must be current manufacturer models in production, though previous model years from 2020 to 2025 are acceptable if they include a full manufacturer warranty. Each vehicle must include a wheel wrench and a lifting device or a compressor and sealant kit, and must be free of any dealer logos on decals, mud flaps, or license plate frames. Required deliverables include owner operator manuals, certificates of origin, and specific delivery tags for each vehicle. Bidders must submit all responses exclusively through the BidBuy portal, including the Vendor Disclosure and Standard Illinois Certifications. The vendor is required to maintain financial resources sufficient to ensure performance and must comply with Illinois state laws, including the Environmental Protection Act and the Illinois Procurement Code.