AGR-ISF B and G-Metal I Beams and Metal Plates

The State of Illinois Department of Agriculture is soliciting a Basic Ordering Agreement for the supply of metal structural components to the Illinois State Fair Building and Grounds. This small purchase procurement requires the delivery of eight 4-inch by 7.7-pound by 15-foot I-beams at $375.00 per unit and two 4-foot by 8-foot metal plates at $450.00 per unit. Vendors must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers certified and recognized by the manufacturer to sell, distribute, and service the specified products, with proof of authorization required upon request. All deliveries must be completed within 30 days of order receipt in accordance with industry safety standards, with prices quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis that includes all transportation and handling costs. The vendor must notify the state immediately of any out-of-stock, back-ordered, or discontinued items. The contract execution date extends through August 16, 2026, with a posting date of April 27, 2026, and a proposal due date of April 30, 2026. This represents a tight three-day response window for interested vendors.

The procurement carries a total contract value of $3,900.00, comprising $3,000.00 for the I-beams and $900.00 for the metal plates, and does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises or restricted organization types. Vendors must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law. The vendor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and must execute the Standard Illinois Certifications. This is designated as a New Acquisition Small Purchase with a one-time payment cycle, with invoicing occurring at contract completion and all invoices subject to statutory offset. No incumbent vendors, current contractors, or special infrastructure integration requirements are noted in the procurement documents.