Fleet Vehicles Emergency Notice

Background
The Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) is issuing this emergency purchase statement to procure fleet vehicles necessary for their operations.
The agency's mission includes ensuring safe and reliable transport, especially under adverse weather and road conditions.
This procurement is classified as an emergency purchase under Section 20-30(d) of the Illinois Procurement Code, necessitating immediate action to secure the required vehicles.

Work Details
The contract involves the purchase of 3 gas-powered 2025 Ford Explorer SUVs from Sutton Ford Inc., a master-contracted vendor.
These vehicles are essential for meeting the agency's transportation needs.
The selection of Sutton Ford was based on their ability to deliver the vehicles by the required date and their status as an authorized dealer.
Efforts were made to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program, but no available BEP vendors were found that are authorized dealers for this specific purchase.

Period of Performance
The expected start date for this procurement is March 21, 2025, with an estimated end date of June 10, 2025.

Place of Performance
The contract will be performed in Springfield, Illinois, where the Property Tax Appeal Board is located.