FY27 D1 ETP Road Flares-SP

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Finance & Administration division, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Smart Innovations LLC (Vendor ID V00028544) on August 31, 2026. The contract, identified as 26-494DOT-FINAD-P-100018, is valued at $69,165.36 and extends through June 30, 2027. Under this one-year agreement, Smart Innovations LLC will supply 20-minute roadway flares conforming to Department of Transportation specifications, specifically non-perchlorate formula fusees classified as DOT Class X with waxed plastic caps and wire stands. The specification encompasses approximately 32,472 flares total, with IDOT reserving the right to order a minimum of 8,118 units (25 percent of the total) and maximum flexibility to order between one and two pallets per delivery.

Delivery will be made on a Free on Board (F.O.B.) destination basis, with all flares required to arrive in good condition and be invoiced in accordance with specification requirements. The contractor has been awarded an initial quantity of 32 units at a unit price of $2.13 per flare. IDOT retains the contractual right to consolidate all shipments into a single delivery or to distribute orders across the contract term. Performance requirements emphasize timely invoicing and compliance with all detailed specification parameters outlined in the procurement documentation.