I-25-2016 NOA_Signed.pdf
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- Contract number
- 25-557THA-ENGCO-P-85994
- Issued by
- Illinois
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This is a Notice of Award Form from the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services, documenting a contract award to Cardinal State, LLC by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA). The procurement was for a landscape improvement project on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294), with two other bidders considered: Semper Fi Yard Services, Inc. and Natural Creations Landscaping, Inc.
The contract, identified as Bid Number 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-47695, is for landscape planting improvements between I-55 and Plainfield Road, with a total award amount of $1,072,855.00. The initial contract term runs from 9/15/2025 to 9/30/2029. The scope of work includes planting trees and shrubs, maintenance and monitoring during the planting period, weed control, erosion and sediment control, and traffic maintenance. The award was made through an Invitation for Bid process to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Both the Veterans Business Program (VBP) and Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goals were set at zero percent for this contract.
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Notice of Award Form
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1
Agency and Awarded Vendor Information
Description: I-25-2016 Landscape Planting Improvements, Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between MP 23.1 (I-55) and MP 24.5 (Plainfield Road)
Bid Number: 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-47695 Agency: ISTHA (Illinois State Toll Highway Authority)
Vendor Selected for Award: Cardinal State, LLC
Line Item Description:
The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is giving notice of intent to award I-25-2016 to Cardinal State, LLC. This construction contract provides for landscape planting improvements along the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between I-55 and Plainfield Road. The work will include planting of trees and shrubs, maintenance and monitoring during the planting and establishment period, weed control, erosion and sediment control, and maintenance of traffic.
Total Award Amount $1,072,855.00 Number of unsuccessful bidders/offerors 2
Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value
Initial Term 9/15/2025-9/30/2029 $1,072,855.00
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Farm Leases and Concessions
Value to the State:
Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)
Value to the Vendor:
Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)
Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6)
% of VBP Per Utilization Plan:
Zero percen % of BEP Per Utilization Plan:
Zero percent
List each bidder or offeror's name
Total bid amount
The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan
The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan
Cardinal State, LLC $1,072,855.00
Semper Fi Yard Services, Inc. $1,093,801.65
Natural Creations Landscaping, Inc. $1,224,997.00
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1
*NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.
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Agency Contact
Contact Name: Sherita Kelly Telephone Number: 630-241-6800
Email Address: skelly@getipass.com Fax Number: 630-241-6105
Street Address: 2700 Ogden Ave. City: Downers Grove
State: IL Zip Code: 60515
SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision
General - Applies to Split Awards, Award to Other than Lowest Responsible and Responsive Bidder. The Rationale described by the purchasing agency in the recommendation to award seems reasonable, and serves as the basis for the contract decision.
Invitation for Bid - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder.
Invitation for Bid award with Domestic Products preference - The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid Process, and the contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder by applying the Procurement of Domestic Products preference.
Request for Proposal - Based on factors set forth in the Request for Proposal, the contract has been awarded to the offeror whose proposal is most advantageous to the State.
Other:
Signature Field Date: Aug 6, 2025
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1 Page of Agency and Awarded Vendor Information Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value Initial Term Farm Leases and Concessions Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals) Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Business Program Awarded bidder/offeror BEP/VBP Utilization Plan Goals 30 ILCS 575/7 (6) List each bidder or offeror's name Total bid amount The name(s) of the certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the bidder's or offeror's submitted utilization plan The Percentage of the bid's amount awarded to certified BEP vendor(s) identified in the utilization plan *NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.
Agency Contact SPO Written Determination for Contract Award Decision 11.0.0.20130303.1.892433.887364
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| DESCRIPTION: I-25-2016 Landscape Planting Improvements, Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between MP 23.1 (I-55) and MP 24.5 (Plainfield Road) |
| BIDNUMBER: 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-47695 |
| AGENCY: ISTHA (Illinois State Toll Highway Authority) |
| VENDORSELECTED: Cardinal State, LLC |
| LINEITEMDESCRIPTION: The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is giving notice of intent to award I-25-2016 to Cardinal State, LLC. This construction contract provides for landscape planting improvements along the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between I-55 and Plainfield Road. The work will include planting of trees and shrubs, maintenance and monitoring during the planting and establishment period, weed control, erosion and sediment control, and maintenance of traffic. |
| TotalAwardAmt: $1,072,855.00 |
| NoUnsuccessfulbidders: 2 |
| cell2: 9/15/2025-9/30/2029 |
| cell2: $1,072,855.00 |
| cell2: $1,093,801.65 |
| cell2: $1,224,997.00 |
| cell3: $1,072,855.00 |
| cell1: Cardinal State, LLC |
| cell1: Semper Fi Yard Services, Inc. |
| cell1: Natural Creations Landscaping, Inc. |
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| PERCENTVBPUPLAN: Zero percent |
| PERCENTBEPUPLAN: Zero percent |
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| ContactName: Sherita Kelly |
| Telephone: 630-241-6800 |
| email: skelly@getipass.com |
| fax: 630-241-6105 |
| Street: 2700 Ogden Ave. |
| City: Downers Grove |
| State: IL |
| Zip: 60515 |
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| CheckBox2: 1 |
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| DateField1: 2025-08-06 |
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