This is a public tender for the purchase and delivery of two new hybrid minivans by the Lake County Forest Preserve District. Bids are to be submitted electronically by May 14, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. local time. The bid opening will also occur on May 14, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. local time, with options to attend in person or via Zoom. Questions regarding the bid package must be submitted via email by May 11, 2026, at 11:00 a. m. CST. The contract requires vendors to deliver products in new, undamaged, and first-quality condition. The district reserves the right to inspect all products and reject any that are defective or non-conforming. Payment terms are net 30 days after receipt and verification of vehicle specifications. The warranty for hybrid components is 10 years or 100,000 miles. The minivans must have a seating capacity of 8 passengers, a backup camera, and a full spare tire. The delivery address is **** W Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, Illinois ****.
The bid notice states that vendors propose to deliver the products to the owner not later than a mutually agreed upon timeline. The products shall be delivered to the following address: Operations and Public Safety, **** W Grand Avenue, Lake Villa, Illinois ****.
The bid notice states that all invoices/bill of sale shall be paid on a net 30 basis after receipt and verification of vehicle specifications. Payment shall be made in accordance with the local government prompt payment act.
The bid notice states that the products and all of their components are warranted for a period of one year after delivery, and specifically for hybrid components, the warranty is 10 year/100,000 mile.
The bid notice states that bids submitted are offers only, and the decision to accept or reject is a function of quality, reliability, capability, reputation, and expertise of the vendors. The owner reserves the right to accept the bid that is, in its judgment, the best and most favorable to the interests of owner and to the public.
The bid notice states that the vendor has the requisite experience, ability, inventory, capital, facilities, equipment, plant, organization, and staff to enable the vendor to deliver the products at the contract price and within the contract time proposal set forth above.
The bid notice states that the vendor shall be solely liable for any fines or civil penalties that are imposed by any governmental or quasi-governmental agency or body that may arise or be alleged to have arisen out of or in connection with the vendor's performance of or failure to perform hereunder.
The bid notice states that district staff will not go to respective bidder facilities, indicating no site visit is required or possible for district staff to the bidder's location.
