Office of the Illinois State Treasurer 2025 Ford Escapes IFB - 370-800-25-026
IL-State-Office of the Illinois State TreasurerState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Jun 4, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- May 14, 2025
- Primary contact
- Christopher M. Flynn
- (217) 524-6172
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Office of the Illinois State Treasurer is issuing an Invitation for Bids for four (4) new, 2025 Ford Escapes non-plug-in hybrid vehicles for fleet operations and staff travel throughout the State. The vehicles must have VINs beginning with 1, 2, 4, or 5 and be delivered within five business days of contract execution during June 2025. Bids are due before 1:00 p.m. CT on June 4, 2025, with questions due by 2:00 p.m. CT on May 20, 2025. Bids remain valid for 180 days and require state certifications, financial disclosures, and tax identification.
Four (4) new, 2025 Ford Escapes (non-plug-in hybrids, VIN beginning with 1, 2, 4, Or 5)
Lowest Bid submitted by a responsible and responsive Respondent
SUMMARY
The Office of the Illinois State Treasurer is issuing an Invitation for Bids for four (4) new, 2025 Ford Escapes non-plug-in hybrid vehicles for fleet operations and staff travel throughout the State.
The vehicles must have VINs beginning with 1, 2, 4, or 5 and be delivered within five business days of contract execution during June 2025. Bids are due before 1:00 p.m. CT on June 4, 2025, with questions due by 2:00 p.m. CT on May 20, 2025. Bids remain valid for 180 days and require state certifications, financial disclosures, and tax identification.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Lowest Bid submitted by a responsible and responsive Respondent
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Four (4) new, 2025 Ford Escapes (non-plug-in hybrids, VIN beginning with 1, 2, 4, Or 5)
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Cover page
- Cost / BOA Total form
- Taxpayer Identification page
- Statement of binding offer
- Subcontractor list
- Illinois State Treasurer Certifications
- Financial Interest and Potential Conflicts of Interest (Disclosure Form A)
- Other Contract and Procurement Related Information (Disclosure Form B)
- Redacted Copy
- Submit to
- [email protected] / One East Old State Capitol Plaza, 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62701
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Office of the Illinois State Treasurer
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this IFB from IL-State-Office of the Illinois State Treasurer?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is June 4, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected] / One East Old State Capitol Plaza, 2nd Floor, Springfield, IL 62701. For questions, contact Christopher M. Flynn.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this IFB?
Most government agencies, including IL-State-Office of the Illinois State Treasurer in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the IFB submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Christopher M. Flynn at (217) 524-6172. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Four (4) new, 2025 Ford Escapes (non-plug-in hybrids, VIN beginning with 1, 2, 4, Or 5). Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Lowest Bid submitted by a responsible and responsive Respondent" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from IL-State-Office of the Illinois State Treasurer?
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What documents are required to bid on this IFB?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Cover page, Cost / BOA Total form, Taxpayer Identification page, Statement of binding offer, Subcontractor list, Illinois State Treasurer Certifications, Financial Interest and Potential Conflicts of. Review the full document from IL-State-Office of the Illinois State Treasurer for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.