Revised 9135 17 hole punch pattern spec sheet.pdf

This specification sheet attachment is related to the Illinois Department of Transportation's procurement of metal round yellow sign posts for IDOT District 1 under IFB Solicitation 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54223, with bids due October 27, 2026. The specification details requirements for newly manufactured, United States-made metal round sign posts featuring a 17-hole punch pattern, hi-visibility yellow powdercoat finish, and 14-gauge metal thickness. The apparent low bidder may be required to submit product samples to the IDOT District 1 Materials Lab located at 101 West Center Court, Schaumburg, Illinois, within ten business days of request at no additional cost to the State; failure to comply with sample submission requirements may result in the bid being deemed non-responsive and disqualified. The initial contract term is twelve months from the last dated signature of both parties, with a maximum total contract term not to exceed ten years. Delivery is required F.O.B. destination between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, Monday through Thursday (excluding State Holidays), within thirty business days after receipt of an order.

This procurement is not a small business set-aside, minority-owned business preference, women-owned business preference, persons with disabilities owned business preference, or veteran-owned small business preference; however, bidders may claim Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference where applicable. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with bid prices remaining firm for 180 days from opening. A $15 fee to cover Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative expenses will be deducted from the first check issued to the awarded vendor for contracts of $1,000 or more. No Federal funding is anticipated for this procurement. Subcontracting is not allowed, and all bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy. Vendors must submit either an IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure or a Vendor Disclosure form, an Offer to the State, and Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans as applicable. Questions are due seven days before the bid opening date.