FY26 Illinois Bicycle Map Printing

The State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), specifically the Finance & Administration division, has awarded a contract to Premier Printing of Illinois for the production of bicycle maps across five state districts. The contract, valued at $9,431.00, covers the printing of full-color folded bicycle maps for Districts 1, 2, 3, 6, and 8, with a total print volume of 10,000 maps. The maps will be printed on 50 lb recyclable white offset paper, measuring 4.13" x 9" when folded and 34" x 27" when flat, utilizing four-color printing with soybean or vegetable oil-based ink.

The contract, designated as Open Market Small Purchase 26-494DOT-FINAD-P-85274, has a performance period from August 26, 2025, to December 31, 2025, with a delivery deadline of December 25, 2025, to the IDOT Central Office Warehouse in Springfield, Illinois. The solicitation mandates that the contractor bid on all line items and be located within Illinois. Specific requirements include banding maps in groups of 25, packaging 250 maps per carton, and adhering to specific labeling protocols. Subcontracting is prohibited, and the contractor must submit paper stock samples for approval prior to production, with provisions for press proof inspections and potential revisions.