FY26 D1 Materials Part & labor Auto Extractor

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), specifically District 1, awarded a sole source procurement contract to Behnke Materials Engineering, LLC for the procurement of an electric ball valve replacement kit. The contract, valued at $3,107.00, covers the supply of a kit electric ball valve 3/4" for an Automatic Extractor BC 269150-032, including associated labor and travel expenses. The contract was awarded on September 23, 2025, with a performance period extending through June 30, 2026.

The procurement involves the replacement of a specific valve component for internal IDOT use, with the vendor located in Beloit, Wisconsin. The contract details indicate a sales quote that includes both the equipment and associated installation labor, with pricing subject to potential market and tariff adjustments. The sole source nature of the procurement suggests this is a specialized component or service that could not be obtained through standard competitive bidding processes. The total contract amount breaks down to $2,507.00 for the valve kit and $600.00 for related travel and labor expenses.