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Please note that this award is not in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation, so participating communities may not utilize Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds. However, Superior Road Striping must comply with all IDOT rules and regulations, as well as prevailing wage and certified payroll.

For questions or additional information, please contact Striping Division Administrator Kim Kudelka, 630-293-0026 ext. 3310 or kekudelka@highstartraffic.com.

Ford Escape

This vehicle has been discontinued by Ford Motor Company. 2026 was the last production year for the Escape and there is no remaining inventory.

2027 Ford F-Series Vehicle Contract Extensions Contain No Increases!

Ford Motor Company has agreed to roll over the following SPC Ford Pick Up Trucks for the 2027 model year with no price increases for the third and final one-year contract extension with Sutton Ford of Matteson. The extension runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 as follows:

Please note that Sutton Ford is an MBE/WBE Certified vendor. For questions or additional information, please contact Commercial & Fleet Account Executive Scott Ourednik, 219-670-9099 (cell), 708-720-8040 (office) or sourednik@suttonford.com.

Ford Contract Extensions & Price Changes

The SPC Governing Board has approved the second of three possible, one-year contract extensions with price changes to Currie Motors on the following 2027 Ford contracts:

The new pricing for the F-150 contracts represents a less than 1% increase. In addition, Ford is offering new and reduced pricing for Ford Protect Extended Warranties, complimentary Ford Pro Telematics Essentials as well as enrollmentin National Fleet Parts Pricing. Each of these programs is designed to assist with reducing the cost of ownership and vehicle downtime and allowing members to experience the benefits of the Ford Pro network while complementing their existing Fleet Management programs. 

For questions or additional information, please contact Municipal Sales Manager Tom Sullivan, 815-464-9200 or tsullivan@curriemotors.com, or Commercial Accounts Manager Nic Cortellini, 815-464-9200 or ncortellini@curriemotors.com.

Other SPC Contract Information

Combined Janitorial & Office Supplies

The SPC Governing Board has approved an extension of the Combined Janitorial & Office Supplies (Contract #189) which piggybacks on to the National Cooperative Purchasing Alliance (NCPA) agreement with OMNIA Partners solicited and awarded by lead agency Region XIV Education Service Center of Abilene, Texas. This complies with Illinois Statute 525/2 from Ch. 85, par. 1602. (Governmental Joint Purchasing Act), which authorizes that any governmental unit may purchase personal property, supplies and services jointly with one or more other governmental units. 

The contract is effective through May 31, 2027. For questions or additional information, please contact Senior Account Executives, Rick Schackle, rickschackle@warehousedirect.com or 847-631-7428; Alex Weber, alexweber@warehousedirect.com or 847-420-3126; or Rick Lannert, ricklannert@warehousedirect.com or 847-489-0079.  

Type I Additional Duty Ambulance

The SPC Governing Board has approved the third of four possible, one-year contract extensions of the SPC Type I Additional Duty Ambulance (Contract #214) to Foster Coach Sales Inc. for Horton Emergency Vehicles. The contract extension runs through May 31, 2027 with the following prices:

Ford F-550 4x4 – $467,397.00

Alternate F-series Chassis Options:

2 WD (4x2) Diesel Chassis – Deduct $2,801.00

4WD (4x4) Chassis with Gas Engine – Deduct $9,914.00

2WD (4x2) Chassis with Gas Engine – Deduct $12,718.00

Freightliner M2 – $471,531.00

Alternate Freightliner Option:

Liquid Spring Suspension – Add $15,055.00

International MV607 – $470,081.00

Alternate International MV607 Option:

Liquid Spring Suspension – Add $15,055.00

For questions or additional information, please contact staff or PJ Foster, 800-369-4215 ext. 7, 630-470-4687 (cell) or pj@fostercoach.com. 

Sewer Cleaner Trucks

The SPC Governing Board has approved the third of four possible, one-year contract extensions of the 12 Yard & 10 Yard Single Engine Combo Sewer & Catch Basin Cleaner contracts to EJ Equipment of Addison. The extension runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with 5% price increases as follows: 

• 12 Yard Single Engine Combination Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaner (Contract #215)      $684,678.96 
• 10 Yard Single Engine Combination Sewer and Catch Basin Cleaner (Contract #216)      $648,236.93 

For questions or additional information, please contact Regional Sales Manager Eric LeSage, 800-522-2808, ext. 234, 815-370-3549 (cell), or eric@ejequipment.com.

Get Reacquainted with Granite Telecommunications

The SPC is pleased to announce that Telecommunications Program vendor Granite Government Solutions (Contract #205) has a new contact, Government SLED Sales Representative Abdallah Musleh. Abdallah has helped earn and grow business with several major public sector organizations with Granite and will do the same for the SPC. He’s also worked with public sector customers and technology initiatives via Verizon’s Government Division, so he’s ready to assist you from day one. Abdallah will reach out soon to reacquaint you with Granite Telecommunications and how they can assist with advanced telecommunications needs.

For example, go above and beyond a basic POTS replacement with Granite EPIK POTS Replacement. EPIK stands out by offering more than cost-efficiency; it is a cutting-edge MFVN (Managed Facilities-based Voice Network) solution. Its smart integration of Softswitch technology, Ethernet, FXS, and LTE ensures analog devices can smoothly interface with the PSTN. EPIK surpasses typical SIP or wireless options by including essential fire and safety systems, allowing for seamless integration into current setups.

Available Choices: 

• POTS Alternatives 
• Internet Access 
• SD-WAN 
• Wireless WAN 
• Hosted PBX 
• SIP Trunking 
• Mobile Voice & Data 
• Mobile Device Management 
• Managed Security 
• Network Integration 

Advanced Communication Solutions:

• Eliminate Overage 
• Data Pooling Across Carriers 
• Mobile Device Management Portal 
• Single SIM Solution 
• Best Coverage Across North America 

Granite Noverage Program – an overage protection plan for wireless and data usage data management: 

• Help Make Informed Decisions 
• Tailor-Made Solutions 
• Reduce Administrative Work 
• Free Up IT Resources 
• Access to Lower Rate to Save Money 

For questions or additional information, please contact Abdallah Musleh, amusleh@granitenet.com or 720-639-7561.

SPC/Sourcewell Alliance News You Can Use

Facility MRO & Upgrades with SPC and Sourcewell 

The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative’s (SPC) strategic alliance with Sourcewell makes it easy to streamline facility upkeep with maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) supplies, HVAC systems, lighting, and security upgrades all accessible through Sourcewell contracts. 

Manage buildings efficiently while reducing costs and downtime with Sourcewell’s competitively awarded cooperative contracts. For questions or additional information, please visit Explore Sourcewell Contracts or contact Sourcewell Account Manager Aaron Peterson, 218-541-5299 or Aaron.Peterson@sourcewell-mn.gov.

Keep Construction Projects Moving Without Delays via SPC’s Sourcewell Alliance 

Thanks to the SPC’s alliance with Sourcewell, you can save time and money on construction and public works purchasing and reduce procurement workload tied to traditional solicitation cycles by using competitively solicited agreements already in place. 

Access contracts that support every phase of a project without slowing down day-to-day operations. Awarded suppliers like Caterpillar (Contract 011723-CAT), John Deere (Contract 011723-JDC) and United Rentals (Contract 040924-URI) support construction and public works projects. 

Explore Construction Contracts to find competitively solicited contracts for: 

• Heavy construction equipment 
• Related attachments and technology 
• Rental equipment and services 

For questions or additional information, please visit Explore Sourcewell Contracts or contact Sourcewell Account Manager Aaron Peterson, 218-541-5299 or Aaron.Peterson@sourcewell-mn.gov.

Plan Now, Save Later: SPC & Sourcewell Can Help Prepare for Seasonal Shifts

As unpredictable weather increasingly becomes the norm, public works directors turn their attention to preparing infrastructure for seasonal changes. Tight timelines, limited staff and aging facilities often push maintenance into reactive mode, where emergency fixes cost more, take longer, and strain operations. The SPC offers support for infrastructure and operations with trusted solutions through the SPC/Sourcewell Program Alliance.

Instead of enduring procurement delays or pushing projects to next year, agencies can rely on Sourcewell for fast access to competitively solicited contracts for infrastructure maintenance services. Connect with local, qualified suppliers ready to support weather-sensitive projects for everything from pavement repairs to storm system checks. Now is the perfect time to review SPC and Sourcewell’s contracts to plan for:

Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response

Prepare, respond, and recover with confidence. As severe weather season approaches, emergency response planning is a top priority. Sourcewell’s cooperative contracts help you access emergency response equipment, generators, and other critical resources when time matters most. Explore all emergency preparedness solutions

Infrastructure and Public Works

Streamline infrastructure projects with cooperative purchasing. Whether you're improving roads, upgrading utilities, or maintaining public works systems, Sourcewell’s competitively solicited contracts provide access to the equipment, services, and solutions needed to support your community. See how Sourcewell can help -- Sourcewell Public Works

Sourcewell Announces New Fire Apparatus and Other Contracts 

Through the SPC’s alliance with Sourcewell, local governments now have access to the following contracts recently awarded by Sourcewell following competitive solicitations: 

• Firefighting Apparatus and Fire Service Vehicles
• Public Utility Equipment and Related Accessories
• Underground Infrastructure Inspection and Rehabilitation and Related Services

From the Sourcewell announcement, “These offerings are designed to expand your purchasing options, providing tailored solutions that are delivered through your local dealer or representative. Explore recently awarded contracts below or search all awarded contracts.” 

Firefighting Apparatus and Fire Service Vehicles 

New, remounted, or refurbished firefighting apparatus and fire service vehicles, including pumper, aerial, tanker or water supply, quint, specialty, and wildland units; and related equipment, components, accessories, and services have been awarded under contract #082025 to the following companies: Alexis, BME, CET, CFE, Custom, Darley, Dependable Emergency Vehicles, E-ONE, Fastlane Emergency Vehicles, Ferrara, Fort Garry Fire Trucks, Fouts Fire, Frontline, HME, HUB, Iturri, KME, LDV Custom Specialty Vehicles, Maxi Metal, Midwest Fire, Oshkosh Airport Products, PL Custom, Pierce, Rosenbaum, Skeeter, Spartan, SVI, Sutphen and Ward Apparatus. 

Public Utility Equipment and Related Accessories 

Chassis-mounted, trailer-mounted, and self-propelled aerial lifts, towers, buckets, and platforms; digger derricks; cable placing, pulling, and tensioning equipment; directional drills and trenchless excavation equipment; and related accessories, parts, and services have been awarded under contract #011925 to the following companies: Altec, Anderson UnderBridge, Custom Truck One Source, Ditch Witch, Elliott, Vermeer and Versalift. 

Underground Infrastructure Inspection and Rehabilitation Equipment and Related Services 

Inspection, assessment, monitoring, and rehabilitation equipment and services for pipes, pipelines, manholes, basins, tanks, and stations; flow and leak testing, detection and locating tools; sensors and monitoring technologies; and related equipment and services have been awarded under contract #080525 to the following companies: Aries Industries, CUES, Envirosight, Minicam, RapidView and Rausch. 

For questions or additional information, please visit Explore Sourcewell Contracts or  contact Sourcewell Account Manager Aaron Peterson, 218-541-5299 or Aaron.Peterson@sourcewell-mn.gov.

Prepare Now for Winter’s Challenges

We know it’s still summer, but as local governments prepare for winter, reliable access to snow and ice management equipment can help keep operations running smoothly as conditions begin to change.

The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative (SPC) and Sourcewell can help secure winter readiness solutions, including Liquid Calcium Chloride and salt, brine, and anti-icing or de-icing agents, through competitively awarded cooperative contracts. That means spending less time on procurement and more time solving what matters most: keeping roads clear and running smoothly while ensuring safety.

The following SPC Liquid Calcium Chloride Contract (#213) with Sicalco is effective through December 4, 2027:

For questions or additional information from Sicalco, please contact Frank Sibr, 630-371-2655 or fsibr@sicalco.net.

In addition, Sourcewell contracts have been awarded for the following:

• Accubrine 031423-CGI - Brine making systems, batch brine makers, AccuBrine, AccuBatch
• Brine Technologies 031423-BRM - Brine production, automated brine maker, brine blending equipment, liquid truck load-out, anti-ice & de-ice, brine maker, anti-ice equipment, de-ice equipment, snow & ice control equipment, 
• Camion 031423-EDP - Brine storage tanks, poly tank, liquid brine storage, brine maker, brine production, anti-icing storage, de-icing storage, brine sprayer, brine applicator
• Henderson 031423-HPI - Brine production equipment, brine management equipment, anti-icing and deicing spreaders. mobile storage tanks
• New Deal Deicing 031423-NDD - Non-chloride ice melt, low-corrosion ice melt, non-corrosive ice melt, sodium formate, sodium acetate, brine making equipment, salt briner, liquid sprayer, ice melt sprayer, ice control sprayer, pavement deicer
• VariTech 031423-VAR - Salt brine production systems, automated brine production, automated chemical blending station, single & double wall storage tanks, liquid transfer pumps, smart transfer & tank management systems, truck-mounted application systems, trailer-mounted anti-icing system, critical spot sprayer, anti-sloshing equipment, application controllers

As always, participation with the SPC and Sourcewell is free for eligible public agencies, with no obligation to purchase. Not sure if your agency is registered with Sourcewell? Use the agency lookup tool to locate your Account number and Sourcewell contact. Whether you're new to Sourcewell or simply ready to identify options, please visit their website to get started and explore winter maintenance solutions.

For questions or additional information, please visit Explore Sourcewell Contracts or contact Sourcewell Account Manager Aaron Peterson, 218-541-5299 or Aaron.Peterson@sourcewell-mn.gov.

Sourcewell Awards More New Contracts

Through the SPC’s strategic alliance with Sourcewell, members now have access to additional contracts recently awarded following competitive solicitations for:

• JOC or IDIQ Program Management Consulting Services
• Permanent, Fixed-Message Signage with Related Products and Services
• Vehicle Exhaust Removal & Filtering Systems
• Street Sweeping, Sewer Jetting, Hydro-Excavation, and Related Public Works as a Service 

These offerings and all awarded contracts are designed to expand your purchasing options and provide tailored solutions delivered through your local dealer or representative.

For questions or additional information, please visit Explore Sourcewell Contracts or contact Sourcewell Account Manager Aaron Peterson, 218-541-5299 or Aaron.Peterson@sourcewell-mn.gov.

SPC Supplier Spotlight:

Keeping Fleets Moving Since 1948

Al Warren Oil was founded in Chicago in 1948 by Al Warren with one truck, one vision and a commitment to dependable service. Today, the third-generation company provides fuel delivery and lubricant solutions throughout Northern Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southern Wisconsin. For more than 75 years, Al Warren Oil has worked with municipal, commercial and industrial customers to keep their vehicles, equipment and facilities operating. Its team provides flexible delivery programs, responsive support and fuel-management solutions designed around each customer’s operating requirements.

Fuel Support for Municipal Operations

Public works departments and municipal fleets depend on ready access to fuel for daily routes, road maintenance, seasonal operations, emergency vehicles, job-site equipment and backup generators.

Depending on an agency’s location and operating needs, Al Warren Oil offers:

• Bulk fuel delivery to on-site storage tanks
• Direct-to-vehicle mobile fueling at fleet yards and work sites
• Fuel delivery for construction and public works equipment
• Generator and emergency refueling
• Customized delivery schedules
• Certified metered deliveries
• Multiple automated fueling locations
• Fleet fuel-use reporting and delivery tracking

Direct-to-vehicle fueling can be scheduled while vehicles and equipment are not in use, helping agencies reduce trips to retail fueling locations and keep employees focused on serving their communities.

Additional Products and Services

Beyond the fuel products available through Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract #230, Al Warren Oil offers additional capabilities that include:

• Diesel exhaust fluid

• Lubricants and fuel additives

• Permanent fuel tank installation

• Temporary above-ground fuel tank options

• Tank cleaning and fuel filtering

• Fleet-maintenance supplies, including absorbents, pumps, hoses and filters

• Emergency fueling and spill-response assistance

Agencies should contact Al Warren Oil to confirm contract coverage and pricing for optional products, equipment and services.

How to Participate

Every municipality and government agency in Illinois is authorized to participate in Suburban Purchasing Cooperative Contract #230. To establish an account, contact Al Warren Oil with your agency’s billing address, delivery address and primary contact information. All billing is handled directly by Al Warren Oil.

For questions or additional information, please contact Business Development Manager Arnie Berg at 800-327-8903, ext. 555, 630-484-4368 (cell) or aberg@alwarrenoil.com.

SPC Contracts

Categories for the SPC’s competitively bid contracts include:

Administrative Vehicles 

Ambulances  

Electrical Lighting & Services

Chevrolet Silverado 

Ford Pick-Up Trucks

Vans

Fuel

Liquid Calcium Chloride

Combined Office & Janitorial Supplies

Police Pursuit Vehicles

Sewer Cleaner Trucks 

Sport Utility Vehicles

Telecommunications Program

Thermoplastic Road Striping

In addition, the SPC has an alliance with Sourcewell's national purchasing program that reinforces the SPC’s goal of combining the resources and purchasing power of member governments and not-for-profit entities to jointly negotiate advantageous contract terms on high quality products and services at the lowest possible price.

About the Suburban Purchasing Cooperative

The Suburban Purchasing Cooperative is a joint purchasing program sponsored by the Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC), DuPage Mayors & Managers Conference (DMMC) South Suburban Mayors and Managers Association (SSMMA), and Will County Governmental League (WCGL). Together, those organizations represent 145 municipalities and townships in northeastern Illinois.

All public agencies as defined by the Illinois Governmental Joint Purchasing Act, as well as not-for-profit agencies that qualify under Section 45-35 of the Illinois Procurement Code, are eligible to participate in SPC joint purchasing programs.

Illinois statutes, 525/2 from Ch. 85, par. 1602. (Governmental Joint Purchasing Act), authorize that any governmental unit may purchase personal property, supplies and services jointly with one or more other governmental units. All such joint purchases shall be by competitive solicitation as provided in Section 4 of the Act.

The SPC exemplifies the benefits of intergovernmental cooperation. The goal of the SPC is to combine the resources and purchasing power of governments and not-for-profit entities to jointly negotiate advantageous contract terms on a line of high-quality products at the best possible price.

Economies of scale in terms of pricing and staff resources are the prime objectives of the SPC Joint Purchasing Program. By purchasing through the SPC, participants not only save money but time as well. Acting as an extension of the purchaser’s staff, SPC staff works diligently in order to avoid the needless duplication of effort through in-house coordination of several functions involved in the procurement process. 

The SPC’s portfolio of cooperative purchasing contracts and strategic alliances make the SPC an invaluable resource for eligible entities. Our competitively-solicited supplier contracts streamlines the purchasing process to help local government agencies achieve their strategic goals. 

SPC programs provide public agencies and not-for-profit entities with access to contracts for goods and services at pre-negotiated rates or prices. The participating agency then purchases the goods or services with contracted vendors by placing purchase orders or entering into contracts based on the SPC rates or prices directly with the vendors. Click here to view the current SPC catalog.