Aggregates - MTC

The State of Illinois Department of Military Affairs is seeking a procurement for aggregates to be delivered to the Marseilles Training Area located at 1700 Army Road in Marseilles, IL 61341, within LaSalle County. The invitation for bid (IFB) solicits the purchase and delivery of specific aggregate materials, including 600 tons of CA 2, 4,500 tons of CA 6, 1,500 tons of CA 16, 1,500 tons of FA1, 3,000 tons of Rip Rap #4, and 1,500 tons of Clean Fill. Deliveries are required within 72 hours of order placement, coordinated with the site manager during working hours of 7am to 3pm, Monday through Friday, excluding state and federal holidays. The procurement will be conducted exclusively through the BidBuy electronic submission system, with bids due on April 29, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and lowest overall price, with bidders required to submit mandatory documents including a Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois Contract, and a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) Utilization Plan. The contract will have an initial three-year term with a maximum potential contract term of ten years.

The procurement includes a 4% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minority, women, and persons with disabilities-owned businesses, with an aspirational state goal of awarding 30% of contract dollars to certified diverse businesses. Vendor qualifications include completing mandatory disclosure forms, providing accurate pricing information, and demonstrating compliance with small business set-aside provisions. No subcontractors are permitted for this contract. Potential bidders must have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and complete comprehensive vendor disclosure documentation, including information about business operations, ownership, and potential conflicts of interest. While a specific total contract value is not explicitly stated, the multi-year aggregate procurement suggests a substantial commitment. Vendors must also comply with prevailing wage requirements, provide appropriate insurance documentation, and pass background checks. Additional administrative requirements include payment of a $15 Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative fee for contracts exceeding $1,000 and potential compliance with federal funding regulations.