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PROPOSED CONTRACT
Department(s): Bureau of Administration and Countywide Agencies
Vendor: ILF1, LLC d/b/a Elmhurst Ford, Elmhurst, Illinois
Request: Authorization for the Chief Procurement Officer to enter into and execute
Good(s) or Service(s): 2026 or Newer Ford Vehicles
Contract Value: $1,228,875.00
Contract period: 3/30/2026 - 3/29/2027, with one (1), one (1) year renewal option
Contract Utilization: The Contract Specific goal set on this Contract is Zero.
Potential Fiscal Year Budget Impact: FY 2026 $1,228,875.00
Accounts: 11601.1040.21120.560265 ($36,520.00; Assessor), 11312.30311.560265 ($63,242.00; Animal Control), 11569.30263.560265 ($72,025.00; Facilities Management), 11569.30263.560265 ($31,018.00; Bureau of Technology), 11569.1335.21120.560265 ($122,696.00; Clerk of the Circuit Court), 11620.1305.21120.560265 ($36,520.00; Public Guardian), 11569.1250.21120.560265 ($593,330.00; States Attorney), 11569.1452.21120.560265 ($152,271.00; Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County), 11569.1440.21120.560265 ($95,737.00; JTDC), 11569.1326.21120.560265 ($62,036.00; Juvenile Probation)
Contract Number(s): 2525-08041RR
Summary: This contract will allow the Assessor, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Animal Control, Facilities Management, Bureau of Technology, Public Guardian, States Attorney, Veterans Assistance Commission of Cook County, Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Temporary Detention Center to purchase up to a quantity of 33, 2026 or newer Ford vehicles approved by the Vehicle Steering Committee. As of 2026, the hybrid version for the Ford Escape is no longer manufactured, only gas. This contract has the option of purchasing up to 14 Ford Maverick Hybrids. Acquiring these new vehicles will enable agencies to maintain efficient and reliable transportation necessary to support ongoing county operations and better serve community needs.
The vendor was selected pursuant to a publicly advertised Invitation for Bids (IFB) in accordance with the Cook County Procurement Code. ILF1, LLC d/b/a Elmhurst Ford was the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder.
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