CHANGE ORDER NOTICE - CSS D7 - D9 - Amendment #3

The state of Illinois has issued a change order for a Certification Supportive Services contract covering Districts 7 and 9, specifically extending the current contract's duration from May 1, 2025 until June 30, 2025. This time-only extension is designed to provide sufficient time for securing a new contract while maintaining continuity of services. The vendor is required to continue providing certification support services and conduct ongoing outreach to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Office of Businesses with Disabilities (OBWD) Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). The primary objective of this change order is to ensure uninterrupted support for DBE certification and outreach activities across specified geographic districts. The contract opportunity was posted on April 14, 2025, with a response deadline of April 28, 2025, indicating a relatively brief window for vendor consideration and response.

While specific details about set-aside designations are not explicitly outlined in the available documentation, the mention of DBE outreach suggests a potential preference for or involvement of disadvantaged business enterprises in this contract opportunity. The change order appears to be an extension of an existing contract, indicating that there is likely an incumbent vendor currently providing these certification support services. No specific budget range or award value is specified in the provided information. The contract covers certification supportive services and outreach activities, which implies potential engagement with small, minority, women-owned, and disadvantaged businesses within the transportation sector. The geographic scope is limited to IDOT Districts 7 and 9, suggesting a regional focus for these supportive services and outreach efforts.