RR-25-6002 Bid Opening Announcement_03062026.pdf

This is a Bid Opening Announcement for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for Contract RR-25-6002 Systemwide Pavement Repairs. The State of Illinois, through the Chief Procurement Office, is soliciting competitive sealed bids for systemwide pavement repair services requiring comprehensive pavement restoration and maintenance work across Illinois state facilities. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) procurement was posted on February 18, 2026, with an electronic submission deadline of March 17, 2026. The bid opening meeting will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams on March 17, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. Central Time (Meeting ID: 268 901 192 257 50; Passcode: ek9sU7cT). Registration is required for attendance. All submissions must be made electronically through the BidBuy procurement platform in accordance with CPO Notice 2023.12; paper responses will not be accepted. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from the bid opening date.

The State will award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder meeting all specified criteria, with the evaluation process prioritizing responsibility and responsiveness before price consideration. Bidders must submit required documentation including vendor disclosures, taxpayer identification forms, proof of authorization to conduct business in Illinois, and all standard state certifications. Illinois businesses operating and headquartered in Illinois for at least one year prior to bid advertisement are eligible for bid preference and must submit the Affidavit for Illinois Business Bid Preference with supporting documentation. Vendors are encouraged to identify as minority-owned, women-owned, disability-owned, disadvantaged, or veteran-owned businesses. Contractors with awards valued at $1,000 or more will have a $15 administrative fee deducted from their first payment. All awarded vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability per occurrence and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Bidders must affirmatively declare whether proposed work or materials are manufactured or sourced in the United States to meet domestic product preference requirements. The specific budget range and contract award value are not disclosed in available procurement documents.