Affidavit IL Business Bid Preference v25.1~6.pdf

This is an Affidavit of Illinois Business Bid Preference document related to the Illinois Tollway's RR-25-2035R project for Tri-State Tollway I-294 Access and Parking Lot improvements at Plaza 41 in Markham at Milepost 5.6. The document serves as a certification form for bidders to claim eligibility for Illinois Business Enterprise (IBE) bid preference benefits under state procurement regulations. As noted in CPO Notice 2023.12, all competitive solicitations for this state agency project require electronic submissions only, with paper responses not accepted. Bidders must complete and submit required documentation as outlined in the contract opportunity's Volume I materials.

The affidavit establishes the framework for businesses to qualify for preferential consideration in the bidding process by verifying their status as Illinois-based enterprises. This preference program applies to eligible vendors participating in the competitive solicitation process for the tollway access and parking improvement project. Bidders claiming IBE status must complete the affidavit with accurate certifications regarding their business location, ownership, and operational requirements to receive the applicable bid preference benefit in contract award evaluation.