RR-26-2048 Systemwide Roadway Appurtenance Repairs

Industrial Fence, Inc. was awarded Contract RR-26-2048 by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority through an open market competitive sealed bidding process on September 14, 2026. The contract value is $3.13 million with a performance period extending from September 14, 2026 through September 15, 2030, which includes an optional two-year renewal term. Work is to be performed on an as-needed, on-call basis across the Illinois Tollway system spanning twelve counties: Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, Lee, McHenry, Ogle, Whiteside, Will, and Winnebago.

The contract scope encompasses systemwide roadway appurtenance repairs including repair or replacement of guardrails, traffic barrier terminals, high-tension cable median barriers, and energy attenuators, along with material storage, maintenance of traffic operations, and miscellaneous related work. The contractor is obligated to maintain a minimum of 25 percent material stock for immediate availability when work orders are assigned and must complete individual work orders within 10 calendar days of receiving notice to proceed. The contract includes compliance requirements for 22 percent Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program participation, 3 percent Veteran-Owned Small Business Program participation, and workforce targets of 14.5 percent minority and 6.9 percent female employment. Industrial Fence, Inc.'s winning bid of $3,127,860.70 was substantially lower than the competing bid from Fence Masters Inc. at $4,511,552.00.