Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 - Request for Sealed Bids for Passenger Minivans - 2026
Sycamore CUSD 427School · Sycamore, IL- Due
- Nov 12, 2026
- 6 days left
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
- Primary contact
- Jeremy Bell
- (815) 899-8100
The 30-second brief
Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 seeks sealed bids from qualified, licensed Illinois motor vehicle dealers to furnish and deliver eight (8) new passenger minivans for the District Transportation Department, located at 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore, IL 60178. Required vehicles must be current model year 2026 or newer, gasoline-hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive (AWD), seating for seven occupants, antilock brakes, electronic stability control, front/side airbags, rear-view camera, LATCH anchors, and front/rear air conditioning. Bids are due by Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Written questions and proposed deviations are due by November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT, submitted to Jeremy Bell and Lacey Lantz via email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form (Appendix A) to the District Office at 1947 Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178. Evaluation criteria include price, conformity to specifications, delivery timeliness, warranty and serviceability, and bidder responsibility.
Eight (8) new passenger minivans, Automatic transmission, F.O.B. destination per Section III
Price: Total delivered price for all eight (8) units, Conformity to Specifications: Degree to which the unit offered meets Section III without substantial deviation, Delivery: Firmness and timeliness of the guaranteed delivery date, Warranty & Serviceability: Warranty coverage and proximity and capacity of authorized service to the District, Responsibility: Bidder's licensing, references, and record of performance
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Summary
Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 seeks sealed bids from qualified, licensed Illinois motor vehicle dealers to furnish and deliver eight (8) new passenger minivans for the District Transportation Department, located at 427 Spartan Trail, Sycamore, IL 60178.
Required vehicles must be current model year 2026 or newer, gasoline-hybrid powertrain with all-wheel drive (AWD), seating for seven occupants, antilock brakes, electronic stability control, front/side airbags, rear-view camera, LATCH anchors, and front/rear air conditioning. Bids are due by Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT. Written questions and proposed deviations are due by November 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. CT, submitted to Jeremy Bell and Lacey Lantz via email at [email protected] and [email protected]. Bids must be submitted on the Bid Proposal Form (Appendix A) to the District Office at 1947 Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178. Evaluation criteria include price, conformity to specifications, delivery timeliness, warranty and serviceability, and bidder responsibility.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price: Total delivered price for all eight (8) units, Conformity to Specifications: Degree to which the unit offered meets Section III without substantial deviation, Delivery: Firmness and timeliness of the guaranteed delivery date, Warranty & Serviceability: Warranty coverage and proximity and capacity of authorized service to the District, Responsibility: Bidder's licensing, references, and record of performance
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Eight (8) new passenger minivans
- Automatic transmission
- F.O.B. destination per Section III
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Evidence of automobile liability and general liability insurance with contractual liability coverage, W-9, Appendix A Bid Proposal Form, Appendix B Certifications by Bidder (notarized)
- Submit to
- 1947 Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
- Scope location
- Sycamore, IL
- Reported agency
- Sycamore Community Unit School District 427
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Sycamore CUSD 427?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 12, 2026. 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: 1947 Bethany Road, Sycamore, IL 60178. For questions, contact Jeremy Bell.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Sycamore CUSD 427 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 Bid 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 Jeremy Bell at (815) 899-8100. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Eight (8) new passenger minivans, Automatic transmission, F.O.B. destination per Section III. 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: "Price: Total delivered price for all eight (8) units, Conformity to Specifications: Degree to which the unit offered meets Section III without substantial deviation, Delivery: Firmness and timeliness..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Sycamore CUSD 427?
All active and historical solicitations from Sycamore CUSD 427 are tracked and searchable. As a school agency, Sycamore CUSD 427 regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 12, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
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: Evidence of automobile liability and general liability insurance with contractual liability coverage, W-9, Appendix A Bid Proposal Form, Appendix B Certifications by Bidder (notarized). Review the full document from Sycamore CUSD 427 for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sycamore, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.