2025 RAM5500

The County of McHenry is procuring a 2025 RAM 5500 crew‑cab chassis (4×4) for its Division of Transportation fleet. The solicitation was open to competitive sealed bids, with a deadline of 9:00 AM CST on January 10 2025. After evaluation, the contract was awarded to Ray CDJR, a Ford dealership in Fox Lake, Illinois, for an all‑inclusive price covering the base vehicle, required accessories (engine block heater, snow‑plow prep, backup camera, spare tire, etc.), transport, and Illinois municipal plates. The procurement follows the County’s standard terms, requiring full‑delivered (firm‑fixed‑price) pricing, compliance with warranty, insurance, and bonding requirements (performance and payment bonds if the contract exceeded $50,000, which this one does not). • Scope: Purchase, delivery, titling, and outfitting of a single (or more) 2025 RAM 5500 crew‑cab trucks with specified municipal accessories. • Procurement method: Full and open competition sealed‑bid; award based on lowest all‑inclusive price. • Key dates: Bid opening = January 10 2025 1:00 PM CST (Microsoft Teams webinar); submission deadline = January 10 2025 9:00 AM CST. • Vendor: Ray CDJR (Fox Lake, IL) – awarded the contract. • Compliance: Must meet County’s Standard Terms & Conditions, including warranty, insurance, and any applicable prevailing‑wage or EEO requirements.