I-25-2017_ Notice of Award_Signed.pdf
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- 25-557THA-ENGCO-P-85916
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- Illinois
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This is a Notice of Award Form issued by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services, documenting a contract awarded by the Illinois State Tollway Highway Authority (ISTHA) to Cardinal State, LLC. The document details a small business set-aside construction contract for landscape improvements along the Tri-State Tollway (I-294). Four bidders submitted proposals, with Cardinal State, LLC being selected as the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
The contract (I-25-2017) covers landscape planting improvements between 95th Street and I-55 (Mile Post 17.7 to Mile Post 23.1), with a total award amount of $987,695.83. The project scope includes planting trees and shrubs, maintenance and monitoring during the planting period, weed control, erosion and sediment control, and traffic management. The initial contract term is from 9/15/2025 to 9/30/2029, with provisions for potential renewal terms. The procurement was conducted through an Invitation for Bid process, and the contract was awarded on August 14, 2025. No specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veterans Business Program (VBP) utilization goals were noted on the form.
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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-25-2017-Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Landscape Planting Improvements 95th. Street to I-55 Mile Post 17.7 to Mile Post 23.1
Bid Number: 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-47516 Agency: ISTHA- Illinois State Tollway Highway Authority
Vendor Selected for Award: Cardinal State, LLC
Line Item Description:
The Illinois Tollway has awarded contract I-25-2017 to Cardinal State, LLC. This small business set-aside construction contract award provides for landscape planting improvements along the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between 95th Street and I-55. 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 $987,695.83 Number of unsuccessful bidders/offerors 3
Terms (Add Renewal Terms as appropriate) Length Value
Initial Term 9/15/2025-9/30/2029 $987,695.83
Renewal Term
Delete Renewal Term Add Renewal Term 1,2,3
Farm Leases and Concessions
Value to the State: N/A Estimated Financial Return to the State for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)
Value to the Vendor: N/A 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:
N/A % of BEP Per Utilization Plan:
N/A
State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services Notice of Award v.25.1
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
Semper Fi Yard Services, Inc. $1,411,865.75
Natural Creations Landscaping, Inc $1,599,955.00
MGE Property Solutions, LLC $3,809,423.00
Cardinal State, LLC $987,695.83
*NA indicates that the offeror's pricing remained sealed.
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Agency Contact
Contact Name: Vanessa Ramos Telephone Number: 630-241-6800 Ext 4675
Email Address: vramos@getipass.com Fax Number:
Street Address: 2700 Ogden Avenue City: Downers Grove
State: Illinois 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 14, 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-25-2017-Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Landscape Planting Improvements 95th. Street to I-55 Mile Post 17.7 to Mile Post 23.1 |
| BIDNUMBER: 25-557THA-ENGCO-B-47516 |
| AGENCY: ISTHA- Illinois State Tollway Highway Authority |
| VENDORSELECTED: Cardinal State, LLC |
| LINEITEMDESCRIPTION: The Illinois Tollway has awarded contract I-25-2017 to Cardinal State, LLC. This small business set-aside construction contract award provides for landscape planting improvements along the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) between 95th Street and I-55. 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: $987,695.83 |
| NoUnsuccessfulbidders: 3 |
| cell2: 9/15/2025-9/30/2029 |
| cell2: $1,411,865.75 |
| cell2: $1,599,955.00 |
| cell2: $3,809,423.00 |
| cell2: $987,695.83 |
| cell3: $987,695.83 |
| cell1: Renewal Term |
| cell1: Semper Fi Yard Services, Inc. |
| cell1: Natural Creations Landscaping, Inc |
| cell1: MGE Property Solutions, LLC |
| cell1: Cardinal State, LLC |
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| VALUETOSTATE: N/A |
| VALUETOVENDOR: N/A |
| PERCENTVBPUPLAN: N/A |
| PERCENTBEPUPLAN: N/A |
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| ContactName: Vanessa Ramos |
| Telephone: 630-241-6800 Ext 4675 |
| email: vramos@getipass.com |
| fax: |
| Street: 2700 Ogden Avenue |
| City: Downers Grove |
| State: Illinois |
| Zip: 60515 |
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| CheckBox2: 1 |
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| DateField1: 2025-08-14 |
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