RR-26-2050-AddendumNo1_06222026.pdf

This addendum document pertains to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) RR-26-2050 competitive solicitation for systemwide sign panel fabrication and installation services across twelve Illinois counties. The project encompasses fabrication and installation of Type 1, 2, and 3 sign panels, structural steel and wood sign supports, concrete foundations, sign removal and salvage operations, and traffic maintenance activities across Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Boone, McHenry, Lee, Will, DeKalb, Ogle, Whiteside, and Winnebago counties. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. via Microsoft Teams, with written questions due June 18, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time. Bids are due July 9, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. local time through the BidBuy electronic submission portal. Work commences on or about October 19, 2026, with final completion required by May 31, 2028.

Pricing submissions require a bid guaranty equal to 5% of the total bid amount. An Illinois business bid preference applies, providing a 4% price reduction for the lowest qualifying Illinois business bid when competing against non-Illinois bidders; eligible bidders must complete the Illinois Business Bid Preference Affidavit and supporting documentation. A bid credit cap of $90,000 is available through the Tollway's ConstructionWorks Program, Earned Credit Program, and Partnering for Growth programs. IDOT prequalification is mandatory for all bidders, with joint ventures limited to three individually prequalified members. The contract includes DBE and VOSB participation goals with required utilization plans and prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act. Liquidated damages are assessed at $6,000 per calendar day for noncompletion. Electronic submissions only are accepted; all required documents including the Illinois Vendor Disclosure form must be submitted via BidBuy in accordance with CPO Notice 2023.12.