Asphalt Milling Machine

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is procuring a Cold Milling Machine for use in St. Clair County. The required equipment must be a self-propelled, narrow compact, dual flush-to-curb cold milling machine with specific features such as a four-track driven and steered chassis, an automatic chassis alignment system, a hydraulically driven milling drum, a hydraulically folding conveyor system, a vacuum system, and a high-pressure water system. The milling machine must meet certain performance criteria, including travel speed, milling width and depth, and milling radius. Bidders must submit descriptive literature and a completed questionnaire with their bids, and IDOT will consider serviceability as a key factor in the award decision. The contract has an initial term through June 30, 2024, with a total potential term of up to 10 years. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy procurement system by the stated due date, and paper responses will not be accepted.

The procurement is not subject to any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business participation goals. The contract has been awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Roland Machinery, for a total amount of $706,660.00 over the initial 27-month term. The solicitation does not specify any renewal options. While pricing terms and funding sources are not detailed, the document emphasizes the importance of prompt parts and service support, which will be a key consideration in the award.