Chicago DMV signage

The Illinois Secretary of State is conducting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for DMV signage procurement, specifically seeking plastic letters for building dedications at two Chicago locations: 5401 N Elston Ave and 9901 S Martin Luther King Dr. The procurement requires a total of 64 letters with 1 period, including 14" tall letters spelling "CHARLES CHEW" and "ROGER P. McAULIFFE" in all caps, and two sets of 12" tall letters for Illinois DMV Facility. The letters must be Kensington Blue with UV and ColorFast features. The contract term will run from execution through June 30, 2026, with a maximum total contract duration not exceeding ten years. The solicitation indicates that award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with a firm-valued contract that does not allow additional expenses. The bid response is due by September 19, 2025, and invoicing will occur upon contract completion, with invoices to be sent to the Secretary of State's office in Springfield, IL.

Specific vendor qualifications include providing a Certificate of Insurance naming the agency as an additional insured and meeting insurance coverage requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are mentioned in the documentation, the RFQ emphasizes compliance with state regulations including ethical standards and tax requirements. The solicitation does not specify an explicit budget range or award value, nor does it list incumbent vendors or require integration with existing infrastructure. Potential bidders must carefully review all state regulatory compliance requirements and ensure they can meet the precise specifications for letter size, color, and manufacturing characteristics. The contract appears to be focused on a straightforward procurement of signage materials for two specific DMV facility locations in Chicago.