17-0147R Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Equipment

The Illinois Tollway is requesting bids for Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) equipment, including a GPS head unit, story pole, and data collector, to assist the Illinois State Police District 15 with accident investigation and reconstruction. The Tollway is seeking both purchase and lease options for the GNSS equipment, which must meet detailed mandatory requirements specified in the solicitation. The contract will have an initial two-year term, with the Tollway having the option to renew for up to three additional years. Bidders must provide pricing for the initial term and renewal options. All questions, other than those raised at the mandatory bidder's conference, must be submitted by November 20, 2018.

The solicitation does not contain a small business set-aside, but it does outline participation requirements for minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned businesses. The total contract value is estimated, and it may be modified with Tollway Board approval. The Tollway does not provide information about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it indicate any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.