D1 General Repair Services Roofing, Siding and Painting

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 1 is seeking vendors to provide general repair services for painting, roofing/gutter/downspouts, and siding replacement at the IDOT District 1 Yard located in Gurnee, Illinois. The contract will have an initial term from execution through June 30, 2020, with the possibility of up to 10 years of total contract term including renewals. Bidders must be qualified by the Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time bids are due. Pricing shall be submitted in several formats, including hourly labor rates for each service category and a total amount for materials and parts estimated at $13,000 per service category. IDOT will provide the paint for the painting services, if required. The contract allows for the procurement of parts and materials, which the vendor must provide at their cost. Subcontractors are allowed, and the vendor must disclose any subcontractors receiving $50,000 or more annually.

The contract was procured through the Invitation for Bid (IFB) process and was awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, Ampol Group International Inc., for $189,400 over an 8-month term. The contract does not include any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) participation requirements. The incumbent vendor, Filotto Construction, Inc., submitted a bid of $218,325 but was not awarded the contract.