Bituminous Mixtures Districts 1-9 FY25

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking qualified vendors to provide various types of bituminous mixtures for pickup and delivery to support district and day labor operations throughout the state. This is a multiple award Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation with a contract term upon execution through December 31, 2026, and no renewal options. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the BidBuy system by the due date of August 7, 2024. The IFB outlines detailed requirements for materials, plant and equipment, inspection, ordering, and delivery across IDOT's nine districts. The pricing structure provides for an initial firm price term, followed by annual price adjustments based on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index.

The solicitation does not indicate any small business, minority, or veteran set-asides. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and are prohibited from making political contributions above certain thresholds. The total contract value is estimated to exceed $50,000 annually, with funding sources including a combination of state and potentially federal funds. The contract was awarded to multiple vendors, including Advanced Asphalt, Builders Asphalt LLC, and Charles E Mahoney, for a total award amount of $53,570,444.00. There were no unsuccessful bidders, and the contract was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidders.