PIGGYBACK State of Illinois Supply Contract PB with THA Roadway Clearing Devices

The State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), through the Chief Procurement Office for General Services, awarded a supply contract to Betts Platinum Group, LLC DBA J-Tech for the furnishing and delivery of six roadway clearing devices. The contract, executed on August 13, 2026, carries a total value of $212,950.00 and extends through November 2, 2026. This award was made under an open market competitive sealed bidding process and is structured as a piggyback supply contract based on a parent contract with the Illinois Tollway Authority (THA contract 24-557THA-ENGPF-P-75575). The contractor was selected as the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with no competing unsuccessful bidders on record.

The equipment to be supplied consists of six roadway clearing devices furnished with Original Manufacturer (OEM) equipment and parts, or Tollway-approved equivalent units, in accordance with specifications outlined in the contract's Exhibit 1. Each device is priced at $35,491.67, reflecting the unit cost for the total six-unit delivery. No Veterans Business Program or Business Enterprise Program subcontracting goals were established for this award. The primary point of contact for IDOT regarding this contract is Brad Knackmuhs, located at 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62764.