# Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54569

IDOT procurement for one full-size 4-door SUV with 4WD/AWD and heavy-duty towing capability

**Posted:** October 28, 2026
**Respond By:** November 04, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54569
**NAICS:** 423110

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking one full-size SUV for statewide operations, equipment transport, towing, and emergency response.
- **Government buyer:** Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Bureau of Operations; administered by Finance & Administration, Business Services.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No manufacturer, OEM, brand, model, or vendor is named. Bidders must identify the proposed vehicle’s make, model, and manufacturer.
- **Requested vehicle:** One full-size, four-door SUV; no part number is specified.
  - Gasoline V8 or turbocharged V6, with flexible-fuel/E85 capability and/or fuel-efficient hybrid-electric capability; minimum 350 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque.
  - 10-speed automatic transmission with overdrive and heavy-duty auxiliary oil cooler, or equivalent heavy-duty hybrid transmission; 4WD or AWD with 4x4 capability, skid-plate protection, and four-wheel ABS.
  - Minimum 8,000-pound towing capacity, factory-installed Class IV hitch, and 7-pin/4-pin wiring.
  - Minimum 120-inch wheelbase and 210-inch overall length; seating for at least eight in a 2-3-3 arrangement, with specified bucket and split-bench seating.
  - Includes power windows, adjustable/folding exterior mirrors, tilt/telescoping steering, removable heavy-duty rubber mats for all rows, all-season tires, and a matching full-size spare with underbody carrier and hoist.
  - Bluetooth, wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, and an HD rear-vision camera; vehicle color must be black or silver.
- **Use and notable requirements:** The SUV will transport sensitive testing equipment and public officials, tow message boards, equipment, and flood pumps, and support statewide emergency operations. It must arrive complete, operational, defect-free, and ready for use. Bidders must provide the completed specification form, descriptive literature, manufacturer specifications, and the manufacturer’s standard warranty.
- **Delivery/performance:** No fixed contract term or delivery schedule is stated. Bidders must quote a delivery timeframe and the selected vendor must meet it.

### Description

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking one full-size, four-door SUV for statewide transport of testing equipment and public officials, including towing equipment and supporting emergency response work. The vehicle must meet the solicitation’s specified powertrain, fuel, performance, 4WD/AWD, towing, seating, safety, and technology requirements. Bidders must complete and submit specification P61-60-01 dated September 2026 with their offer, along with descriptive literature and manufacturer specifications for the proposed vehicle. The opportunity is open to all vendors in BidBuy and is not a small-business set-aside.

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