EMERGENCY NOTICE: AGR-Weights and Measures-Van Bodies and Crane System

This emergency purchase authorizes the Illinois Department of Agriculture’s Weights & Measures Division to acquire and install two custom‑fabricated van bodies and associated hydraulic crane systems for its large‑scale inspection trucks. The equipment includes 22‑foot fiberglass‑reinforced bodies with integrated lighting, handrails, and weight‑handling accessories, as well as fully hydraulic double‑telescoping trolley/crane units. The work is performed on previously purchased cab‑and‑chassis units and is intended to sustain critical state weight‑inspection services. • Scope: Supply and install two van bodies (22‑ft, FRP construction) and two hydraulic crane/trolley systems. • Vendor: Southwest Scale dba Nomad Equipment (Phoenix, AZ) – sole‑source, selected as the only capable supplier. • Funding: State appropriated funds; total actual cost $475,950. • Timeline: Emergency declared 17 Aug 2026; contract signed 19 Aug 2026; bid opening scheduled 14 Nov 2026. • Regulations: Executed under Illinois emergency procurement statutes (30 ILCS 500/20‑30; 44 Ill. Adm. Code 1.2030).