Change Order Notice: Technical Supportive Services for Districts 7 - 9

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Office of Business and Workforce Development (OBWD) are seeking a change order for Technical Supportive Services for Districts 7-9, with a time extension from February 1, 2025, to May 1, 2025. This procurement is specifically a contract extension designed to provide sufficient time to secure a new contract while maintaining continuity of technical support and outreach services. The primary objectives include continuing technical assistance and outreach to IDOT and office of OBWD Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) within Highway Districts 7-9. The change order is time-only, meaning no modification to existing contract costs will occur. The solicitation was posted on January 28, 2025, with a response deadline of February 11, 2025, following standard Illinois procurement regulations that require a 14-day posting for contract extensions exceeding 180 days.

The contract appears to have a specific focus on supporting Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, suggesting potential set-aside or preferential considerations for minority-owned, women-owned, or small businesses. While specific organizational restrictions are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the emphasis on DBE outreach indicates a strong commitment to supporting diverse business participation. The procurement is limited to technical supportive services for specific geographic districts (7-9) within Illinois, which may require vendors to have regional expertise or familiarity with local transportation infrastructure. No specific budget range or award value is mentioned in the documentation, and details about incumbent vendors or existing technology integration are not provided. The change order serves primarily as a bridging mechanism to ensure continuous technical support while IDOT prepares for a comprehensive new contract procurement.