Model 1 Commercial Vehicles, a national school bus and van dealer, recently announced the opening of a new commercial vehicle center in Elgin, Illinois, as well as a multi-year cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell, expanding its ability to serve public sector and fleet customers.

New Service Center in Elgin

Model 1 opened Model 1 Elgin earlier this month, a commercial vehicle center designed to support customers across Elgin and the greater Chicagoland region. The location provides commercial vehicle sales, service, parts and upfitting.

The facility is intended to support fleet customers with vehicle acquisition, customization, maintenance and long-term support. A ribbon-cutting event is planned for spring 2026, with additional details to be announced.

“Model 1 Elgin helps fleets stay productive at every stage — from selling purpose-built commercial vehicles to delivering the service, parts and upfitting solutions that keep them on the road,” said Tim Andrews, service manager at Model 1 Elgin. “Our goal is to be a single, reliable partner for fleet customers.”

With the opening of Model 1 Elgin, customers can access:

• Commercial vehicle sales to support fleet expansion
• Service support to help reduce downtime and extend vehicle life
• Parts availability for repairs and maintenance
• Upfitting capabilities to match vehicles to operational needs

Sourcewell Cooperative Purchasing Contract

Model 1 also announced it has been awarded a multi-year cooperative purchasing contract with Sourcewell.

Sourcewell, a governmental organization established in 1978, administers a cooperative purchasing program serving more than 50,000 participating agencies. The program allows government, education and nonprofit organizations to use pre-negotiated contracts to streamline procurement.

Model 1 secured the Sourcewell contract through a competitive solicitation and approval process. The agreement allows participating agencies across North America to purchase vehicles and related goods and services from Model 1 through the cooperative purchasing program.

Through the contract, Sourcewell members can access:

• Fleet vehicles including passenger and cargo vans, trucks and SUVs from Ford and Chevrolet
• Specialized work trucks and ADA-equipped mobility vehicles
• Upfitting parts and accessories
• Vehicles designed to meet transportation safety requirements

Participants seeking additional financing options can also receive support from Model 1 grant specialists to help identify and apply for available funding.

“We are honored to be selected by Sourcewell for this contract,” said Nick Corley, vice president of public sector sales at Model 1. “This partnership helps simplify the vehicle acquisition process for the organizations we serve.”

Agencies can register for Sourcewell at no cost and access cooperative purchasing contracts available through the program.