24-0065R_Contract IFB v.25.4_Various Uniforms_09232025-Final.pdf

State of Illinois Contract v.25.4

The following information will become the Contract between the awarded vendor and the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority. Instructions and requirements to submit a bid response are found in the attachment titled “24-0065R_Instructions and Requirements IFB v.26.1.”

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The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Contract

24-0065R Various Work Uniforms, Outerwear, Accessories, and Polo Shirts

BidBuy Bid # 26-557THA-PROCU-B-49299

Parties to this Contract are the State of Illinois acting through the undersigned Agency (collectively, State) and the Vendor.

This Contract, consisting of the signature page and numbered sections listed below and any attachments referenced in this Contract, constitute the entire Contract between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the Contract, and in signing the Contract, the Vendor affirms that the Certifications and Financial Disclosures and Conflicts of Interest attached hereto are true and accurate as of the date of the Vendor’s execution of the Contract. This Contract supersedes all prior proposals, contracts and understandings between the Parties concerning the subject matter of the Contract. This Contract can be signed in multiple counterparts upon agreement of the Parties.

1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE:

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway) is dedicated to providing and promoting a safe and efficient system of toll supported highways while ensuring the highest possible level of service to its customers.

The Illinois Tollway is looking for vendors who share this commitment and will help meet this goal.

1.2. SUPPLIES AND/OR SERVICES REQUIRED:

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a vendor to supply and deliver Various Work Uniforms, Outerwear, Accessories, (GROUP 1), Polo Shirts (GROUP 2), which includes Illinois Tollway Emblem Patches, Screen Prints, and Embroidered Insignias as specified per line item, on an as-needed basis throughout the term of the contract.

Product specifications are listed in section 1.2 and in Product Descriptions, Exhibits 1-11, Specification Compliance Questionnaire, Exhibit 12, and Pricing Specifications Guideline, Exhibit 13. Items purchased under this contract shall include, but not be limited to:

• Suspenders

• Male Work Shirts, Long and Short Sleeve

• Male Oxford Dress Shirts, Long and Short Sleeve

• Male Tee Shirts, Long and Short Sleeve

• Hi-Visibility Tee Shirts, Short Sleeve

• Hi-Visibility Work Shirts, Long and Short Sleeve

• Male and Female Pants, Assorted Styles

• Men’s Modern Fit Industrial Pant

• Jumpsuits

• Parkas, Jackets, and Hoods

• Fleece, zip front in full or quarter

• Hoodie

• “HELP” Hoodie

• Sweaters

• Sweatshirts

• Overalls

• Male Polo Shirts, Long and Short Sleeve v.25.4

• Polo Work Shirts, Long and Short Sleeve (Black)

• Enhanced Visibility Polo Shirts

1.2.1. General Uniform Apparel Requirements: The following specifications cover the cutting, making, and trimming of the uniform items. The uniforms and accessories shall be completely finished to size when delivered, with the exception of hemming of pants, as described in Sections 1.2.5.7.5 and Custom Lengths Sections 1.2.11.1, 1.2.12.1, 1.2.14.1 and 1.2.15.1. It is the responsibility of the vendor to furnish all cloth, lining, trimming, binding, thread, buttons, and other materials referred to in these specifications or needed to complete the uniform. All uniforms shall be clean, well-pressed, and with no raw edges or defective stitching. All costs incurred, including but not limited to, the making of each garment of uniform apparel, the taking of measurements, the production and application of all emblem patches (Exhibits 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8), embroidery (Exhibit 2), screen printing (Exhibit 3, 4, 9 and 10), reflective striping (Exhibits 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10), and the bid price shall be the delivered price.

All uniforms shall be manufactured in the color and fabric specified and tailored according to industry standards. Color selections for various work uniform items are identified by color names.

As a reference point, specified colors can be viewed in Red Kap® and Aramark® work clothing catalogs. The color names are identified to establish color standards and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Final determination of acceptable uniform samples and color approval is at the sole discretion of the Illinois Tollway.

Specification deviations shall be noted in the Specification Compliance Questionnaire (Exhibit 12).

Sizes shall be marked on all garments with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to the basic label. When color is specified to be high visibility yellow/green it shall be compliant with ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 or latest approved (American National Standards Institute/International Safety Equipment Association). To comply with ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, a garment’s background material, and retro reflective or combined-performance material, shall be tested and certified by an independent, accredited third-party laboratory. The manufacturer of the finished item shall then verify that the garment or headwear meets all the requirements of the standard and provides a certificate of compliance for each model. The Illinois Tollway may request that the certificate of compliance be submitted after the bid opening.

1.2.2. Illinois Tollway-specific Customized Uniform Items: Bidders shall be advised of Illinois Tollway-specific customization requirements in regard to the placement of reflective striping and “H E L P" decals for the following five-line items. These five items are listed in Group 1, Various Work Uniforms, Outerwear, Accessories, and related pictures are provided at the end of this solicitation document in the following Exhibits:

• Line Item 8 and 9 – “H E L P” Tee Shirts Exhibit 4

• Line Item 22 – “H E L P” Jumpsuits Exhibit 5.

• Line Item 27 – “H E L P” Parkas Exhibit 6.

• Line Item 33 – “H E L P” Hoodie Exhibit 7.

• Line Item 36 – “H E L P” Insulated Bib Overalls Exhibit 8.

Additional clothing items shall also require Illinois Tollway-specific customization such as, patches, embroidery, and screen-printed logos.

1.2.3. Specifications for Various Work Uniforms, Outerwear, Accessories (Group 1)

1.2.3.1 Suspenders (Line 1) (Carhartt SKU: A0005523 or approved equal)

1.2.3.1.1 Construction: durable elastic straps with heavy duty metal clips.

1.2.3.1.2 Size: One Size Fits Most

1.2.3.1.3 Color: Black

1.2.4. Specifications for Shirts

1.2.4.1 General Specifications for Shirts

1.2.4.1.1 Tailoring: Stitches shall be of proper tension and size in order to avoid puckering after laundering and shall give durable press performance. Collar and cuffs shall be single-stitched 1/4" from the edge and pockets shall be single-stitched on the edge.

1.2.4.1.2 Fabric: Poplin, 65% polyester/35% combed cotton. First vat dye, sanforized and mercerized with press finish and soil release finish. High-visibility shirts shall be made of 100% polyester moisture-wicking fabric.

1.2.4.1.3 Pockets: Pockets shall have mitered corners, approximately 5.5”W x 6”L, die cut and creased.

1.2.4.1.4 Buttons: Thermo-setting polyester material and shall match fabric color.

1.2.4.1.5 Collar stays: Vinyl approximately 2-1/2"L x 3/8"W (non-removable).

1.2.4.1.6 Thread: Polyester core thread shall match shirt fabric.

1.2.4.1.7 Collar: Shape and style of leaf and stand shall conform to the FX89 collar, points approximately 3"L, medium spread. Back of stand shall be 1-1/2”.

1.2.4.1.8 Front: Center facing shall be approximately 1-1/2" wide from collar stand to bottom of shirt, of same fabric of shirt, two (2) rows of stitching 7.8" apart, six (6) vertical buttonholes placed on right side from collar stand to bottom of shirt, six (6) buttons securely attached to bottom stand corresponding with buttonholes on center facing.

1.2.4.1.9 Interlining: Collar band and cuffs shall be interfaced with 100% polyester interlining.

1.2.4.1.10 Size Marking: Sizes shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic lapel in yoke and on outside of left front tail.

1.2.4.2 Male Tailored Work Shirt, Long Sleeve, Exhibit 1 (Line 2)

1.2.4.2.1 Construction: All specifications found in Section 1.2.4.1.

1.2.4.2.2 Pockets: Two (2) button down pockets. Pockets shall have mitered corners, approximately 5.5”W x 6”L, die cut and creased.

1.2.4.2.3 Sleeves: Straight and whole, cuffs shall be approximately 2.5"W with rounded corners, one button fasten, sleeve opening approximately 5" from the top of cuff, opening facing 1"W and securely tacked at top, sleeve attached, and side closing seams shall be sewn with merrow stitch and safety stitch.

1.2.4.2.4 Color: Lagoon green.

1.2.4.2.5 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch above left pocket.

1.2.4.3 Male Tailored Work Shirts, Short Sleeve (Line 3)

1.2.4.3.1 Construction: All specifications found in Section 1.2.4.1.

1.2.4.3.2 Pockets: Two (2) button-down pockets. Pockets shall have mitered corners, approximately 5.5”W x 6”L, die cut and creased.

1.2.4.3.3 Sleeves: Straight and whole with 1" hem, finished 9-1/2”. Sleeve side closing seams shall be sewn with merrow stitch and safety stitch.

1.2.4.3.4 Color: Lagoon green.

1.2.4.3.5 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch above

1.2.4.4 Male Tailored Oxford Dress Shirt, Long Sleeve (Line 4)

1.2.4.4.1 Construction: All specifications found in Section 1.2.4.1.

1.2.4.4.2 Pockets: One (1) button-down pocket. Pocket shall have mitered corners, approximately 5.5”W x 6”L, die cut and creased.

1.2.4.4.3 Collar: Shirt shall have a button-down collar

1.2.4.4.4 Sleeves: Straight and whole, cuffs shall be approximately 2.5"W with rounded corners, one button fasten, sleeve opening approximately 5" from the top of cuff, opening facing 1"W and securely tacked at top, sleeve attached, and side closing seams shall be sewn with merrow stitch and safety stitch.

1.2.4.4.5 Color: White and French blue shall be available.

1.2.4.4.6 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch above

1.2.4.5 Male Tailored Oxford Dress Shirt, Short Sleeve (Line 5)

1.2.4.5.1 Construction: All specifications found in Section 1.2.4.1.

1.2.4.5.2 Pockets: One (1) button-down pocket. Pocket shall have mitered corners, approximately 5.5”W x 6”L, die cut and creased.

1.2.4.5.3 Collar: Shirt shall have a button-down collar.

1.2.4.5.4 Sleeves: Straight and whole with 1" hem, finished 9-1/2”. Sleeve side closing seams shall be sewn with merrow stitch and safety stitch.

1.2.4.5.5 Color: White and French blue shall be available.

1.2.4.5.6 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch above

1.2.4.6 Male Tee Shirt, Short Sleeve, High- visibility, Type R, Class 3 (Radians ST11-3PGS or Occunomix LUX-SSEPT3B or approved equal) Exhibit 3 (Line 6)

1.2.4.6.1 Fabric: 100% Moisture wicking Birdseye polyester mesh.

1.2.4.6.2 Pockets: One (1) left chest pocket.

1.2.4.6.3 Thread: Polyester core thread shall match shirt fabric.

1.2.4.6.4 Size Marking: Sizes shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front.

1.2.4.6.5 Color: High-visibility yellow/green.

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1.2.4.6.6 Insignia: Unit price shall include cost and silk screening of insignia on left chest pocket in black.

1.2.4.7 Male Tee Shirt, Long Sleeve, High-visibility, Type R, Class 3 (Radains ST21B-3PGS or Occunomix LUX-LSETPBK or approved equal) Exhibit 3 (Line 7)

1.2.4.7.1 Fabric: 100% Moisture wicking Birdseye polyester mesh.

1.2.4.7.2 Pockets: One (1) left chest pocket.

1.2.4.7.3 Thread: Polyester core thread shall match shirt fabric.

1.2.4.7.4 Size Marking: Sizes shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front.

1.2.4.7.5 Color: High-visibility yellow/green. Black bottom front and lower sleeves

1.2.4.7.6 Insignia: Unit price shall include cost and silk screening of insignia on left chest pocket in black.

1.2.4.8 Male Tee Shirt, HELP Truck, Short Sleeve, High-visibility, Type R, Class 3 High visibility (Radians ST11-3PGS or Occunomix LUX-SSETP3B or approved equal) Exhibit 4 (Line 8)

1.2.4.8.1 Fabric: 100% Moisture wicking Birdseye polyester mesh.

1.2.4.8.2 Pockets: One (1) left chest pocket.

1.2.4.8.3 Thread: Polyester core thread shall match shirt fabric.

1.2.4.8.4 Size Markings: Sizes shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front.

1.2.4.8.5 Color: High-visibility yellow/green.

1.2.4.8.6 Insignia: Unit price shall include cost and silk screening of insignia on left chest pocket in black.

1.2.4.8.7 Emblem: HELP emblem in 6” letters: “H E L P” in silver 3M (500 candlepower) high-intensity retroreflective material heat pressed on upper back. Unit price shall include cost and application of “H E L P” emblem.

1.2.4.8.8 Retroreflective Tape: One (1) 2-inch lime/silver strips of retroreflective tape shall be placed on lower sleeve. Two (2) lime/silver strip shall be placed around waist and along bottom. Two (2) lime/silver strip shall be placed vertical around shoulders.

1.2.4.9 Male Tee Shirt, HELP Truck, Long Sleeve, High-visibility, Type R, Class 3 High visibility (Radians ST21B-3PGS or Occunomix LUX-LSETPBK or approved equal) Exhibit 4 (Line 9)

1.2.4.9.1 Fabric: 100% Moisture wicking Birdseye polyester mesh.

1.2.4.9.2 Pockets: One (1) left chest pocket.

1.2.4.9.3 Thread: Polyester core thread shall match shirt fabric.

1.2.4.9.4 Size Markings: Sizes shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front.

1.2.4.9.5 Color: High-visibility yellow/green. Black bottom front and lower sleeves.

1.2.4.9.6 Insignia: Unit price shall include cost and silk screening of insignia on left chest pocket in black.

1.2.4.9.7 Emblem: HELP emblem in 6” letters: “H E L P” in silver 3M (500 candlepower) high-intensity retroreflective material heat pressed on upper back. Unit price shall include cost and application of “H E L P” emblem.

1.2.4.9.8 Retroreflective Tape: Two (2) 2-inch lime/silver strips of retroreflective tape shall be placed on lower sleeve. One (1) lime/silver strip shall be placed v.25.4 around waist. Two (2) lime/silver strip shall be placed vertical around shoulders.

1.2.4.10 Male Hi-Visibility Tee Shirts, Short Sleeve, Exhibit 9 (Line 10) (Portwest Pw311 or approved equal)

1.2.4.10.1 Fabric: 55% Cotton, 45% Polyester, knit 5oz.

1.2.4.10.2 Collar: Crew neck.

1.2.4.10.3 Color: High-visibility Yellow / Black

1.2.4.10.4 Insignia: Unit price shall include cost and silk screening of insignia on left chest in black.

1.2.4.10.5 Reflective Tape: Two (2) Heat applied lightweight flexible reflective tape for increased visibility shall be placed around waist.

1.2.4.11 Male Hi-Visibility Work Shirts, Short Sleeve, Exhibit 10 (Line 11) (Red Kap SY80-HV-TOC1 or approved equal)

1.2.4.11.1 Construction: All specifications found in Section 1.2.4.1.

1.2.4.11.2 Fabric: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton blend.

1.2.4.11.3 Collar: The two-piece, lined collar with sewn-in stays, six button-front closure with gripper at neck, with color block technology.

1.2.4.11.4 Pockets: Two (2) Hex-style button-thru chest pockets.

1.2.4.11.5 Thread: Polyester core thread shall match shirt fabric.

1.2.4.11.6 Size Marking: Sizes shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front.

1.2.4.11.7 Color: High-visibility Fluorescent Yellow / Charcoal or High-visibility

Fluorescent Yellow / Black. Agency shall specify color when orders are placed.

1.2.4.11.8 Insignia: Unit price shall include cost and silk screening of insignia on left chest in black.

1.2.4.12 Male Hi-Visibility Work Shirts, Long Sleeve, Exhibit 10 (Line 12) (Red Kap SY70-HV-TOC1 or approved equal)

1.2.4.12.1 Construction: All specifications found in Section 1.2.4. 1.

1.2.4.12.2 Fabric: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton blend.

1.2.4.12.3 Collar: The two-piece, lined collar with sewn-in stays, six button-front closure with gripper at neck, with color block technology.

1.2.4.12.4 Pockets: Two (2) Hex-style button-thru chest pockets.

1.2.4.12.5 Thread: Polyester core thread shall match shirt fabric.

1.2.4.12.6 Size Marking: Sizes shall be marked with black indelible ink on a size loop attached to basic label in yoke and on outside of left front.

1.2.4.12.7 Color: High-visibility Fluorescent Yellow / Charcoal or High-visibility

Fluorescent Yellow / Black. Agency shall specify color when orders are placed.

1.2.4.12.8 Insignia: Unit price shall include cost and silk screening of insignia on left chest in black.

1.2.5 Specifications for Pants

1.2.5.1 General Specifications for Male Work Pants: (Line 13)

1.2.5.1.1 Construction: Quarter top front pockets shall have separate facing, hip pocket welts set in, belt loop attached by bartacking from outside at top and bottom of each loop, darts above hip pockets.

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1.2.5.1.2 Fabric: Body of 65% polyester/35% cotton, durable press finish, vat thermosal dyed. 8 ounces per square yard front and hip pockets and waistbanding of 65% polyester/35% cotton drill. 100% polyester woven interlining.

1.2.5.1.3 Closures: Hook and eye waist closure; zipper size 44 solid brass, ratcheting slider; one (1) 22 ligne four-hole button on left hip pocket.

1.2.5.1.4 Mainseams: Inseam and outseams shall be sewn with 1/4" gauge safety-stitch; seat seam sewn with tandem needle chain stitch; outlet edges shall be surged; pockets constructed by stitch, turn and restitch method; bottom hems blind stitched on finished length pants; all seams sewn with polyester thread.

1.2.5.1.5 Hip Pockets: Shall be set with set-in welt; button/bottom hole on left pocket.

1.2.5.1.6 Fly: Right fly shall be lined with pocketing fabric extending into crotch; right and left fly shall be bartacked together through outside above bottom of zipper.

1.2.5.1.7 Hem: Shall be 2" and blind stitched on finished length pants.

1.2.5.1.8 Color: Spruce green or navy blue.

1.2.5.2 General Specifications for Female Work Pants: (Line 14)

1.2.5.2.1 Construction: Zipper front closure, back waistband with 2” elastic insert and four (4) rows of stitching, two (2) quarter top front pockets with separate facings, front has 2” wide one-piece folded band with single hook and eye at waistband.

1.2.5.2.2 Fabric: 65% polyester / 35% cotton twill, 8 ounces per square yard, durable press finish, and vat thermosal dyed. Front pockets, 65% polyester / 35% cotton twill.

1.2.5.2.3 Closures: Waistband shall be closed with one (1), 22 ligne button and zipper size 44 solid brass, ratcheting slider. One (1) 22 ligne four-hole button on left hip pocket.

1.2.5.2.4 Mainseams: Sideseam, inseam and back seat seam joined with 3/8” gauge safety stitch with overedge stitching; pant joined from base of fly to inseam with single needle lockstitch; elastic set with four needle chain stitch, pockets constructed by stitch, turn, and restitched method; all seams sewn with polyester thread.

1.2.5.2.5 Fly: Dungaree type fly, both sides shall be constructed with body fabric; right fly shall be folded in half lengthwise and set in front seam with zipper chain;

left fly is one ply.

1.2.5.2.6 Front Pockets: Quarter top construction.

1.2.5.2.7 Bartacks: 28 stitch bartacks shall be at top of front pocket opening; top of front pocket toward fly, bottom of front pocket opening at sideseam junction;

top of band on each sideseam; bottom of band on each sideseam, bottom of fly; bottom of both flys together inside.

1.2.5.2.8 Hem: Shall be 2” and blind stitched on finished length pants.

1.2.5.2.9 Color: Spruce green or navy blue.

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1.2.5.3 Male Pleated Pants (Line 15)

1.2.5.3.1 Construction: Pleated, no-roll waistband, lined crotch, belt loops 2” stitched through.

1.2.5.3.2 Fabric: Body of 70% polyester/30% wool, 10.5 oz. weight. Permanent press, washable.

1.2.5.3.3 Closures: Hook and eye waist closure.

1.2.5.3.4 Pockets: Two slack-style front pockets, two set-in hip pockets, left has button closure.

1.2.5.3.5 Color: Charcoal gray.

1.2.5.4 Cargo Pants, Male and Female (Line 16 and Line 17)

1.2.5.4.1 Construction: Flat front. 19” bottom straight leg opening. Fabric: 100%

Cotton twill, 8.5 ounces. Garment washed.

1.2.5.4.2 Closures: Front fly zipper and button waist.

1.2.5.4.3 Pockets: Pleated cargo pockets on right and left sides of pant legs. Front slash pockets, two back pockets with button flap closures.

1.2.5.4.4 Fly: Front fly zipper and button waist.

1.2.5.4.5 Color: Khaki, navy blue, green.

1.2.5.5 Help Truck Driver Cargo Pants: (Line 18) (Red Kap PT88 or Dickies LP600 Industrial Relaxed fit or approved equal.)

1.2.5.5.1 Construction: Flat front.

1.2.5.5.2 Fabric: 65/35 polyester / cotton blend

1.2.5.5.3 Pockets: 2 front slash pockets, two back pockets, pleated cargo pockets with hidden snap or button closure.

1.2.5.5.4 Fly: front fly zipper.

1.2.5.5.5 Color: Black with sliver / lime green retro-reflective stripping, two, 3“rows below the knee on each leg that are ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Class E compliant.

1.2.5.6 Painter Pants (for Illinois Tollway Carpenter Staff Only) (Line 19)

1.2.5.6.1 Construction: No bib. Continuous one-piece folded set waistband. Triple-stitched seams. Hammer loops on both legs. Straight leg silhouette with generous leg opening that fits over boots.

1.2.5.6.2 Fabric: 8.75 ounces cotton drill, pre-shrunk.

1.2.5.6.3 Closures: Button closure.

1.2.5.6.4 Pockets: Two (2) deep scoop front pockets. Two (2) oversized hip pockets and rule pocket on right leg.

1.2.5.6.5 Color: White.

1.2.5.7 Male Pullover Pants (Line 20)

1.2.5.7.1 Construction: Pull-over, ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Class E compliant. Mesh polyester knit waist, same material and color as garment with elastic band insert on rear side. Mesh polyester knit cuffs at ankles, same material and color as the garment elastic band inserts. Hook and loop side opening on v.25.4 both outer legs approximately 9” length from bottom of pants legs. Two pass-through opening located on outer seams below the waist, 8.5.”

1.2.5.7.2 Closures: No fly.

1.2.5.7.3 Pockets: One right side rear pocket with hook and loop. Loop shall be 6.0” x

7.0.”

1.2.5.7.4 Color: High-visibility yellow/green with orange-red underlay and silver stripe.

1.2.5.7.5 Hemmed Pants: The majority of uniform pants required by the Illinois

Tollway shall be hemmed. The Illinois Tollway also plans to stock some un-hemmed pants in their clothing room. The vendor shall be required to hem pants purchased from this contract. When the Illinois Tollway submits pants to be hemmed, the Vendor shall return the hemmed pants within seven (7) working days. The Illinois Tollway reserves the right to submit pants to be hemmed to the vendor on an as-needed basis, at no additional cost to the Illinois Tollway (shipping paid by vendor). Any charges for hemming shall be included in the price of the pants.

1.2.5.8 Mechanic Industrial Pant, Exhibit 11 (Line 21) (Red Kap brand, SKU: PT22 or approved equal)

1.2.5.8.1 Construction: Synthetic blend pocketing and waistband trim. Belt loop attached by bartacking from outside at top and bottom of each loop. Wrinkle-resistant finish.

1.2.5.8.2 Fabric: 65% Polyester, 35% Cotton blend 7.5 oz. Twill. Red Nap Men’s Industrial Pant Modern Fit or approved equal.

1.2.5.8.3 Closures: Heavy-duty brass ratcheting zipper, hook-and-eye closure.

1.2.5.8.4 Fly: Right fly shall be lined with pocketing fabric extending into crotch; right and left fly shall be bartacked together through outside above bottom of zipper.

1.2.5.8.5 Mainseams: Inseam and outseams shall be sewn with 1/4" gauge safety-stitch; seat seam sewn with tandem needle chain stitch; outlet edges shall be surged; pockets constructed by stitch, turn and restitch method; bottom hems blind stitched on finished length pants; all seams sewn with polyester thread.

1.2.5.8.6 Hem: Shall be 2" and blind stitched on finished length pants.

1.2.5.8.7 Pocket: Two slack-style front pockets, two set-in hip pockets, left has button closure, darts over hip pockets for better fit.

1.2.5.8.8 Fit: Modern Fit

1.2.5.8.9 Color: Black

1.2.6 Specifications for Jumpsuits

1.2.6.1 Jumpsuit, HELP Truck, Full High-visibility, Type R Class 3, Illinois Tollway Specific, Exhibit 5 (Line 22)

1.2.6.1.1 Construction: Half sleeved, with elasticized waistband, Action back v.25.4

1.2.6.1.2 Fabric: 65% polyester, 35% combed cotton twill weave with a soil-release finish. 7.50 ounces per square yard, pre-cured finish with less than 1% residual shrinkage, and durable press.

1.2.6.1.3 Closures: Full closing front using a zipper with a two-way brass gripper fastener.

1.2.6.1.4 Pockets: Two (2) patch breast pockets, two (2) rear pockets, and two (2) patch hip pockets.

1.2.6.1.5 Reflective Tape: 2” orange-red underlay /silver high-intensity retro reflective tape around ends of sleeves, ankles, knees, and waist.

1.2.6.1.6 Color: High visibility yellow/green.

1.2.6.1.7 Emblem: Illinois Tollway gold patch sewn on left chest area, HELP emblem in

6” letters: “H E L P” in silver 3M (500 candlepower) high-intensity reflective material heat pressed on upper back.

1.2.7 Specifications for Parkas and Jackets

1.2.7.1 Men’s Nylon Windbreaker (Line 23)

1.2.7.1.1 Construction: Nylon windbreaker with cotton flannel lining. Jacket shall have set-in sleeves, elastic cuffs, two (2) slash pockets with storm welts, double-needle seams, and a drawstring waistband snap front opening.

1.2.7.1.2 Fabric: Fabric shall be 100% single-ply nylon taffeta, water repellent, with preshrunk cotton flannel lining, and machine washable.

1.2.7.1.3 Emblem: Emblem patch shall be sewn on left chest area. Unit price shall include application and cost of emblem patch.

1.2.7.1.4 Color: Forest green and high-visibility yellow/green.

1.2.7.2 Bomber Jacket (Line 24)

1.2.7.2.1 Construction: Jacket, bomber, polyester, with removable fleece liner.

ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R, Class 3.

1.2.7.2.2 Outer shell: Outer shell shall be constructed of 150 denier polyester, be flame retardant (FR) treated and breathable, and have a contrasting 3” trim, 2” silver reflective tape. All seams shall be sealed for inclement weather use.

Navy blue collar, cuffs, and elastic take-up on bottom edge.

1.2.7.2.3 Pockets and closures: Jacket shall have two (2) slant pockets, one (1) pencil pocket, pocket for cell phone/small radio, microphone tab on each shoulder, and two-way heavy-duty zipper with non-conductive closures.

1.2.7.2.4 Liner: Liner shall be fleece, navy blue, removable, with yellow/silver reflective trim on sleeves.

1.2.7.2.5 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patches on left chest of jacket (outer shell only).

1.2.7.2.6 Color: High-visibility yellow/green with Navy blue collar, cuffs and elastic take-up on the bottom edge.

1.2.7.3 Parka (Line 25)

1.2.7.3.1 Construction: Jacket shall be 44” length, with removable fleece liner and hood, ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R, Class 3 compliant or latest approved, outer shell shall be waterproof and water-repellent yoke style with 2” silver reflective trim package.

1.2.7.3.2 Pockets and closures: Jacket shall have a concealed zipper, detachable hood with drawstring, 2-way front non-conductive zipper, storm flap with snap v.25.4 closure, adjustable cord lock drawstring waist, adjustable hook-and-loop cuffs, radio pocket with adjustable closure, microphone tab on each shoulder, integrated clear identification pocket or badge tab, chest pocket with flap closure, two lower front slash-cut hand warmer pockets, two lower cargo/bellows pockets, inside zippered pocket, inner nylon sleeve construction, and hidden knit wrists.

1.2.7.3.3 Liner: Liner shall be removable heavy-duty polar fleece with triple trim. Liner shall double as a jacket.

1.2.7.3.4 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patches on left chest of jacket (outer shell only).

1.2.7.3.5 Color: High-visibility yellow/green with silver reflective trim.

1.2.7.4 Medium-weight Nylon Jacket with Fleece Lining and Collar (Line 26)

1.2.7.4.1 Construction: Jacket shall be medium-weight, nylon with fleece lining and collar. Jacket shall be generous full cut with two front pockets with zippers, inner chest pocket with zipper, double-stitched seams, raglan sleeves, and stretch cuffs and waistband.

1.2.7.4.2 Fabric: Fabric shall be polyurethane coated heavyweight nylon shell and shall be waterproof and water-resistant, and fully lined with super heavyweight

11.5 anti-pilling fleece.

1.2.7.4.3 Emblem: Unit price shall include gold emblem patch sewn on left chest area.

1.2.7.4.4 Color: High-visibility yellow/green. Black lining and collar.

1.2.7.5 Winter Parka Shell (100% Acrylic), HELP Truck, Type R Class 3, Illinois Tollway Specific, Exhibit 6 (Line 27)

1.2.7.5.1 Construction: Parka shell shall be constructed of 100% acrylic with thermal insulation, be 31”-32” in length, and have raglan sleeves. Parka shell shall have a Mandarin collar, zipper storm flap with snaps, insulated patch pockets with flaps and hand warmer sides, outside arm pencil pocket with inside breast wall pocket, and snaps around collar for detachable hood (to be ordered separately: see Section 1.2.7.6).

1.2.7.5.2 Emblem: Illinois Tollway patch shall be sewn on left chest area and “H E L P” emblem (six (6) inch letters “H E L P” in silver, 500 candle power, high-intensity reflective material) shall be heat pressed on upper back. Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch and “H E L P” emblem.

1.2.7.5.3 Reflective Tape: Two (2) 2-inch lime/silver strips of reflective tape shall be placed on lower sleeve. One (1) lime/silver strip shall be placed around chest and along bottom.

1.2.7.5.4 Color: Hi-visibility yellow green.

1.2.7.6 Hoods for Insulated Parka (Line 28) May be ordered with sections 1.2.7.3. and 1.2.7.5

1.2.7.6.1 Construction: Hoods shall be insulated and detachable.

1.2.7.6.2 Color: High-visibility yellow/green.

1.2.7.7 Jacket, Soft shell Type R, Class 3 (Line 29) (Kishigo SKU: JS137 or approved equal)

1.2.7.7.1 Construction: Shall be of durable water-resistant soft-shell material with underarm vents for breathability and waist cinches are hidden in front pockets.

1.2.7.7.2 Pocket: Two (2) outside lower slash pockets with zipper. Left arm cell phone pocket. Left chest media-compatible pocket.

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1.2.7.7.3 Cuffs: feature durable rubber pull tabs for easy adjustments.

1.2.7.7.4 Color: Yellow / black

1.2.7.7.5 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch on left chest.

1.2.7.8 Fleece Jacket Full Zip Front, (Line 30) (Port Authority SKU: F217 or approved equal)

1.2.7.8.1 Construction: Fleece shall be recycled polyester with low-pill finish with zip-through cadet collar. Binding at neck, center front at zipper, cuffs, and hem.

Reverse coil zipper.

1.2.7.8.2 Pocket: front zippered pockets.

1.2.7.8.3 Fabric: shall be 100% recycled polyester fleece, 8.3-ounce.

1.2.7.8.4 Color: Black

1.2.7.8.5 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest. Unit price shall include embroidery.

1.2.7.8.6 Draw cord at the bottom of the Fleece or Tollway approved equal.

1.2.7.8.7 Insignia design to be determined at the time of the award of the contract.

1.2.7.9 Fleece 1/4-Zip Front Pullover (Line 31) (Port Authority SKU: F295 or approved equal)

1.2.7.9.1 Construction: Fleece shall be cotton/polyester blend with rib knit inside cadet collar with twill tape trim at neck. Reverse coil zipper. Rib knit cuffs and front shoulder seaming with back yoke.

1.2.7.9.2 Fabric: shall be 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, 9-ounce.

1.2.7.9.3 Color: Black, Blue, and Grey. Agency shall specify color when orders are placed.

1.2.7.9.4 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest one (1) inch above pocket. Unit price shall include embroidery.

1.2.7.10 Hoodie, Type R, Class 3, (Line 32) (Radians SKU: SJ01B or approved equal)

1.2.7.10.1 Construction: Hoodie shall be ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R, Class 3 compliant, long sleeve hooded sweatshirt with full front zipper closure. Hood with adjustable pull cords. Two lower pouch pockets. Black elastic knit waistband and cuffs. Color blocking at the bottom with 2” silver reflective trim package and 25 wash max.

1.2.7.10.2 Fabric: Low pilling polyester fleece material.

1.2.7.10.3 Color: Hi-visibility Yellow Green/Black

1.2.7.10.4 Emblem: Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch on left chest.

1.2.7.11 “H E L P” Hoodie, Type R, Class 3, Exhibit 7 (Line 33) (Radians SKU: SJ01B or approved equal)

1.2.7.11.1 Construction: Hoodie shall be ANSI/ISEA 107-2020 Type R, Class 3 compliant, long sleeve hooded sweatshirt with full front zipper closure. Hood with adjustable pull cords. Two lower pouch pockets. Black elastic knit waistband and cuffs. Color blocking at the bottom with 2” silver reflective trim package and 25 wash max.

1.2.7.11.2 Fabric: Low pilling polyester fleece material.

1.2.7.11.3 Color: Hi-visibility Yellow Green/Black

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1.2.7.11.4 Emblem: Illinois Tollway patch shall be sewn on left chest area and “H E L P” emblem (six (6) inch letters “H E L P” in silver, 500 candle power, high-intensity reflective material) shall be heat pressed on upper back. Unit price shall include cost and application of emblem patch and “H E L P” emblem.

1.2.8 Sweaters (Line 34)

1.2.8.1 Construction: Long sleeve, v-neck with matching banding, pull-over.

1.2.8.2 Fabric: Low-pill acrylic.

1.2.8.3 Color: Black.

1.2.8.4 Emblem: Illinois Tollway logo shall be embroidered with white thread on left side of chest. Dimensions: 1-3/4”L x 7/8”H.

1.2.9 Sweatshirts (Line 35)

1.2.9.1 Construction: Hooded, muff pockets, full front zipper.

1.2.9.2 Fabric: Arctic thermal.

1.2.9.3 Color: Navy, Gray, Green, High-visibility Yellow/Green and Fluorescent Orange.

1.2.9.4 Emblem: Unit price shall include gold emblem patch sewn on left chest area.

1.2.10 Overalls, Exhibit 8 (Line 36)

1.2.10.1 Bib Overalls to match Parkas, Illinois Tollway Specific

1.2.10.1.1 Construction: Overall shall be ANSI/ISEA 107-2020, Class E compliant, bib-type insulated, to match parka. Overall shall have a 100% acrylic shell (stain and water resistant) with 200 gram body and leg insulation. There shall be no emblem or patch or embroidery.

1.2.10.1.2 Reflective Tape: 2” orange-red underlay /silver high-intensity retro reflective tape down the outside of each leg and two (2) strips around each ankle.

1.2.10.1.3 Color: Hi-vis yellow/green.

1.2.11 Charge, Custom Lengths (Line 37)

1.2.11.1 There shall be an additional charge allowed for extra length on sleeves, waists, pants and hems up to size 6XL, outside of the specifications listed in the sections above for Various Work Uniforms, Outerwear, Accessories, (GROUP 1).

1.2.12 Charge, Custom Lengths (Line 38)

1.2.12.1 There shall be an additional charge allowed for customization for sizes greater than 6XL, outside of the specifications listed in the sections above for Various Work Uniforms, Outerwear, Accessories, (GROUP 1).

1.2.13 Specifications for Polo Shirts (GROUP 2)

1.2.13.1 Polo, Short Sleeve (Line 1)

1.2.13.1.1 Tailoring: All stitches shall be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give the best durable press performance. A merrow stitch with a safety stitch shall be used on the side closing seams as well.

1.2.13.1.2 Thread: All sewing shall be done with Dacron or approved equal core thread to match shirt fabric.

1.2.13.1.3 Fabric: Fabric shall be Jersey knit, 50% polyester/50% cotton blend, 5.6 oz.

1.2.13.1.4 Pocket: There shall be one pocket on the left chest.

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1.2.13.1.5 Neck: Neck shall have a two (2) button placket. The back of the collar stand shall measure 1-1/2” minimum when folded over. Buttons shall be pearlized.

1.2.13.1.6 Sleeves: Sleeves shall have a double-needle stitched one (1) inch hem. Sleeve length shall be consistent with shirt size. Sleeves shall be secured to the body of the shirt by means of merrow stitch with a safety stitch.

1.2.13.1.7 Hem: Bottom of shirt shall be neatly hemmed with firmly stitched side slits.

1.2.13.1.8 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest one (1) inch above pocket. Unit price shall include embroidery.

1.2.13.1.9 Color: Orange, navy, gray, and white. Agency shall specify shirt and insignia colors when orders are placed.

1.2.13.2 Polo, Long Sleeve (Line 2)

1.2.13.2.1 Tailoring: All stitches shall be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give the best durable press performance. A merrow stitch with a safety stitch shall be used on the side closing seams. Collar and cuffs shall be single-stitched ¼” from the edge.

1.2.13.2.2 Thread: All sewing shall be done with Dacron or approved equal core thread to match shirt fabric.

1.2.13.2.3 Fabric: Fabric shall be pique knit, 65% polyester/35% cotton blend, 6.2 oz.

1.2.13.2.4 Pocket: There shall be one pocket on the left chest. The pockets and flaps shall be single-stitched on the edge.

1.2.13.2.5 Neck: Neck shall have a three (3) button placket. The back of the collar stand shall measure 1-1/2” minimum when folded over. Buttons shall match fabric and be made of thermo-setting polyester material.

1.2.13.2.6 Sleeves: Sleeves shall have rib knit cuffs in fabric that has been dyed with body of shirt. Sleeve length shall be consistent with shirt size. Sleeves shall be secured to the body of the shirt by means of a merrow stitch with a safety stitch.

1.2.13.2.7 Hem: Bottom of shirt shall be neatly hemmed with firmly stitched side slits.

1.2.13.2.8 Color: Orange, navy, gray, and white. Agency shall specify shirt and insignia colors when orders are placed.

1.2.13.2.9 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest one (1) inch above pocket. Unit price shall include embroidery.

1.2.13.3 Polo, Short Sleeve Performance Knit (Red Kap SK02 or Approved Equal) Exhibit 2 (Line 3)

1.2.13.3.1 Tailoring: All stitches shall be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give the best durable press performance. A merrow stitch with a safety stitch shall be used on the side closing seams as well.

1.2.13.3.2 Thread: All sewing shall be done with Dacron or approved equal core thread to match shirt fabric.

1.2.13.3.3 Fabric: Performance knit, 100% soft hand polyester, breathable, moisture wicking fabric, soil release.

1.2.13.3.4 Pocket: There shall be one pocket on the left chest.

1.2.13.3.5 Neck: Neck shall have a three (3) button placket. The back of the collar stand shall measure 1-1/2” minimum when folded over. Buttons shall match fabric.

1.2.13.3.6 Sleeves: Sleeves shall have a double-needle stitched one (1) inch hem. Sleeve length shall be consistent with shirt size. Sleeves shall be secured to the body of the shirt by means of merrow stitch with a safety stitch.

1.2.13.3.7 Hem: Bottom of shirt shall be neatly hemmed with firmly stitched side slits.

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1.2.13.3.8 Color: Orange, navy, gray, and white. Agency shall specify shirt and insignia colors when orders are placed.

1.2.13.3.9 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest one (1) inch above pocket. Unit price shall include embroidery.

1.2.13.4 Polo, Long Sleeve Performance Knit (Red Kap SK02 or Approved Equal) (Line 4)

1.2.13.4.1 Tailoring: All stitches shall be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give the best durable press performance. A merrow stitch with a safety stitch shall be used on the side closing seams. Collar and cuffs shall be single-stitched ¼” from the edge.

1.2.13.4.2 Thread: All sewing shall be done with Dacron or approved equal core thread to match shirt fabric.

1.2.13.4.3 Fabric: Performance knit, 100% soft hand polyester, breathable, moisture wicking fabric, soil release.

1.2.13.4.4 Pocket: There shall be one pocket on the left chest. The pockets and flaps shall be single-stitched on the edge.

1.2.13.4.5 Neck: Neck shall have a three (3) button placket. The back of the collar stand shall measure 1-1/2” minimum when folded over. Buttons shall match fabric and be made of thermo-setting polyester material.

1.2.13.4.6 Sleeves: Sleeves shall have rib knit cuffs in fabric that has been dyed with body of shirt. Sleeve length shall be consistent with shirt size. Sleeves shall be secured to the body of the shirt by means of a merrow stitch with a safety stitch.

1.2.13.4.7 Hem: Bottom of shirt shall be neatly hemmed with firmly stitched side slits.

1.2.13.4.8 Color: Orange, navy, gray, and white. Agency shall specify shirt and insignia colors when orders are placed.

1.2.13.4.9 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest one (1) inch above pocket. Unit price shall include embroidery.

1.2.13.5 Polo, Short Sleeve (Line 5) (Port Authority SKU: K525 or approved equal.)

1.2.13.5.1 Tailoring: All stitches shall be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give the best durable press performance. A double needle stitching throughout shall be used.

1.2.13.5.2 Thread: All sewing shall be done with Dacron or approved equal core thread to match shirt fabric.

1.2.13.5.3 Fabric: Fabric shall be a moisture wicking fabric, 100% polyester, 5.3 oz.

1.2.13.5.4 Neck: Neck shall have a two (2) button placket. The collar shall be flat knit.

Buttons shall be dyed-to-match buttons.

1.2.13.5.5 Sleeves: Raglan Sleeves shall have open hem sleeves with rib knit inset.

Sleeve length shall be consistent with shirt size.

1.2.13.5.6 Color: Black

1.2.13.5.7 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest. Unit price shall include embroidery.

1.2.13.6 Polo, Long Sleeve (Line 6) (Port Authority SKU: K455LS or approved equal.)

1.2.13.6.1 Tailoring: All stitches shall be of proper tension and size so as to avoid puckering after the shirt has been laundered and to give the best durable press performance. A double needle stitching throughout shall be used.

1.2.13.6.2 Thread: Thread: All sewing shall be done with Dacron or approved equal core thread to match shirt fabric.

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1.2.13.6.3 Fabric: Fabric shall be a moisture wicking fabric, 60% cotton/40% polyester blend, 5.6 oz.

1.2.13.6.4 Neck: Neck shall have a three (3) button placket. The collar shall be flat knit.

Buttons shall be of pearlized material.

1.2.13.6.5 Sleeves: Sleeves shall have a double needle stitched one (1) inch hem. Sleeve length shall be consistent with shirt size. Sleeves shall be secured to the body of the shirt by means of a merrow stitch with a safety stitch. Sleeves shall have flat knit cuffs.

1.2.13.6.6 Color: Black

1.2.13.6.7 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest. Unit price shall include

1.2.13.7 Polo, Short Sleeve Enhanced Visibility (Line 7) (Blaklader SKU: 346810518933 or approved equal.)

1.2.13.7.1 Fabric: Fabric shall be 100% polyester pique wicking, moisture transporting, UV protection, 5 oz.

1.2.13.7.2 Neck: Neck shall have a three (3) button placket. The collar shall be rib-knitted. Buttons shall be of plastic material. Reinforced neck seam.

1.2.13.7.3 Color: Navy / Yellow

1.2.13.7.4 Emblem: Insignia shall be embroidered on left chest. Unit price shall include

1.2.14 Charge, Custom Lengths (Line 8)

1.2.14.1 There shall be an additional charge allowed for extra length on sleeves, waists, outside of the specifications listed in the sections above for 1.2.13 Polo Shirts (Group 2).

1.2.15 Charge, Custom Lengths (Line 9)

1.2.15.1 There shall be an additional charge allowed for customization of sizes greater than 5XL, outside of the specifications listed in the sections above for 1.2.13 Polo Shirts (Group 2).

1.2.16 Quantities: It shall be expressly understood by the bidder that the estimated bid quantities specified in the contract documents are for the purpose of determining the lowest bid and to establish unit prices. The Tollway may, over the term of the Contract, place orders for more or fewer than the estimated quantities stated. The Tollway does not guarantee that any minimum number of quantities shall be ordered from the Vendor. Materials furnished under this contract shall be delivered in multiple deliveries as determined by the needs of the Illinois Tollway. The bid price shall be the delivered price. The estimated quantities of this contract shall be based on a period of two

(2) years; unit prices shall remain firm for the term of the contract. The decision to pre-order and hold any inventory rests solely with the Vendor.

1.2.17 Right to Inspect/Reject Goods: The Illinois Tollway reserves the right to inspect the materials furnished under this contract after delivery to determine whether the goods meet the contract specifications. If within thirty (30) days of delivery, the Illinois Tollway determines that any of the goods do not meet the contract specifications, the Illinois Tollway at its sole discretion may:

1 Reject the items and return it/them to the Vendor at the Vendor’s expense, at which time the Illinois Tollway’s obligations to the Vendor as to the rejected goods shall become null and void.

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2 Request the Vendor to conform the goods to contract specifications. The conforming goods shall be performed properly, within time limits established by the Illinois Tollway, and at no cost to the Illinois Tollway.

3 Retain any monies due to the Vendor, the reasonable value of the rejected material, replacement parts, workmanship, or services based upon the contract price.

4 If within one (1) year after receipt the Illinois Tollway discovers that the materials furnished under the contract do not meet contract specifications, the Illinois Tollway may request that the Vendor replace the goods to conform to contract specifications, at no charge to the Illinois Tollway. This provision applies to non-conformities discovered while the goods are in use, repairing or maintaining the materials furnished under this contract and which would not be visible through the routine inspection performed upon delivery and/or allowed in the above terms and conditions.

1.2.18 Product Samples: Upon request from the Illinois Tollway, and before a Contract is awarded, the lowest-priced responsive / responsible bidder(s) shall be required to submit finished samples for each line item, as requested.

• Each sample shall be identified with the line-item number(s) and solicitation number.

• Samples shall be delivered to: The Illinois Tollway, Attention: Clothing Room, 4 S. 496

Naperville Road, in Naperville, Illinois, 60563.

• Failure to comply shall deem the bid non-responsive.

• Current supplier shall not be exempted from this provision.

The successful bidder’s samples shall become the property of the Illinois Tollway and shall be used as master samples to verify future shipments for compliance with contract specifications. Final bid award shall be dependent upon the Illinois Tollway’s approval of product samples.

1.2.19 Specification Compliance Questionnaire: Bidders are required to return with the bid a completed

Specification Compliance Questionnaire (Exhibit 12). Failure to return the questionnaire at the time of bid will deem the bid non-responsive.

1.2.20 Pricing Specifications Guideline: The use of the Pricing Specifications Guideline (Exhibit 13) is to assist the Bidder with the completion of 1.2.20 Specification Compliance Questionnaire (Exhibit 12).

Bidders are required to return with the bid the completed Pricing Specifications Guideline (Exhibit 13). DO NOT INCLUDE ANY PRICING. Failure to return the questionnaire at the time of bid will deem the bid non-responsive.

1.2.21 Waiver of Technical Variances: The Illinois Tollway reserves the right to waive minor deficiencies, informalities, or technical variances which by their nature are restrictive to a given manufacturer, if in its judgment, it would be in the best interest of the Illinois Tollway to do so and it would not prejudice the rights of other bidders. The Illinois Tollway’s determination of contract specification compliance and acceptable specification deviations shall be final.

1.2.22 Brand Name or Equal: Some of the items are specified by manufacturer and manufacturer’s product number. Specifications are to establish standards of quality and performance and not for the purpose of limiting competition. Products of other manufacturers may be substituted where specified if the bidder can establish that they are equal to or better than those v.25.4 specified in quality, performance, design, and suitability for intended use. The Illinois Tollway’s determination thereof shall be final.

The Illinois Tollway recognizes that differences in engineering design and methods may exist among manufacturers that do not significantly alter performance. The Illinois Tollway reserves the right to determine when such differences are acceptable substitutes to the contract specifications and may waive technical differences in the award of the bid when it is in the best interest of the Illinois Tollway to do so.

For procurements conducted in BidBuy, the State may include in this contract the BidBuy Purchase Order as it contains the agreed Supplies and/or Services.

1.3. MILESTONES AND DELIVERABLES:

1.3.1. Deliveries shall be made within ten (10) working days after receipt of an order. Vendor shall submit itemized invoices within fifteen (15) days of each delivery to the Illinois Tollway. Invoices shall be marked to the attention of the Contract Invoice Administrator and delivered to the Illinois Tollway, P.O. Box 3094, in Lisle, IL 60532, or FinanceInvoices@getipass.com .

1.3.2. Payment Data Reporting Requirement: The Illinois Tollway requires Vendors to report all payments received and/or paid to all firms pursuant to this contract in the form prescribed by the Illinois Tollway.

Payments to all firms must be reported by the Vendors/Vendor and confirmed by the Subconsultants/Subconsultant in the Illinois Tollway’s B2Gnow system on a monthly basis at https://iltollway.diversitysoftware.com/.

1.4. VENDOR/STAFF SPECIFICATIONS: The Vendor shall be the manufacturer or an authorized dealer/distributor of the proposed items. Further, the Vendor shall be capable of furnishing original warranty and manufacturer’s related services such as product information, product recall notices, etc.

1.5. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY:

1.5.1. Delivery shall be freight on…