D1, D8 Stainless Steel Salt Conveyors

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is procuring eight (8) stainless steel salt conveyors for its District 1 and District 8 locations, which include Cook County and the City of Chicago. The conveyors must meet IDOT Specification 483-60-05, dated September 2019, and have a capacity of 300 tons per hour, a 70-foot length, and a 24-inch wide belt. Bidders must provide proof of manufacturer experience, parts and service availability, and warranty information. The solicitation is being issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. The initial contract term is from execution to June 30, 2023, with the possibility of up to ten (10) years total. Bids are due via the BidBuy electronic procurement system by April 12, 2022, as the State of Illinois will only accept electronic submissions for this competitive solicitation.

There are no small business set-aside, minority contractor initiative, or veteran small business participation requirements stated in the solicitation. The current incumbent vendor is KIMCO USA, INC, who was awarded a contract for $616,856.96. The solicitation does not provide any specific budget ranges or award value information, as the pricing is estimated rather than firm.