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Kankakee County seeks four Ford Explorer Active SUVs

Kankakee County is seeking four new Ford Explorer Active SUVs for county use. - Government buyer: County of Kankakee, Illinois; no sub-agency or purchasing office is identified. - OEM: Ford Motor Company. No dealership, reseller, or other offeror is named. - Requested vehicles: Four new 2026 or 2027 Ford Explorer Active vehicles in Carbonized Gray Metallic; bidders may offer either model year or both. No part number is specified. - Powertrain and wheels: 2.3L EcoBoost I-4 engine with Auto Start-Stop, 10-speed automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive with six selectable drive modes, 3.58 non-limited-slip rear axle, 18-inch Sparkle Silver-Painted Aluminum wheels, and P255/65R18 all-season tires. - Required packages and technology: Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist+, Class III Trailer Tow Package, Ford Connectivity Package (one year included), Ford Digital Experience, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4G/5G modem, SiriusXM with 360L (three-month prepaid subscription), 12.3-inch instrument-cluster display, and 13.2-inch center display. - Notable features: LED headlamps and taillamps, power liftgate, heated power side mirrors, privacy glass, tri-zone automatic climate control, lane-keeping assistance, rear-view camera, rear parking sensors, unique cloth seating, second-row captain’s chairs, a 50/50 split-folding third-row bench, and heated front seats. Safety and security equipment includes AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control, multiple airbags, tire-pressure monitoring, a perimeter alarm, and SecuriLock anti-theft protection. - Delivery and term: Vehicles must be delivered by the solicitation’s stated deadline, which the County may extend. No ongoing service period or option years are specified.

Description

Kankakee County is seeking proposals for the purchase of four new 2026 or 2027 Ford Explorer Active trim vehicles in Carbonized Gray Metallic. Vehicles must meet or exceed the specifications in Exhibit A and must be delivered by November 30, 2026. Bidders may submit for one or both model years, and must itemize optional features and applicable fees separately. Proposals are due October 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM; sealed submissions are required, and emailed or faxed proposals will not be accepted.

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