D1 Twenty Minute No Perchlorate Roadway Flares with wire stand

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of 40,320 emergency roadside fusees/flares by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). The specified flares must be approximately 11-14 inches long, contain a friction-activated ignition system, and burn for a minimum of 20 minutes. They must be water-resistant and include a wire stand to keep the flare off the pavement. The department reserves the right to order at least 25% of the total quantity after award. Each case must contain between 36-72 flares, and the vendor is responsible for all shipping costs. Pricing is based on a cost-per-flare basis, and the awarded vendor may receive a minimum order of 10,080 flares. The solicitation requires vendors to complete standard State of Illinois Forms A and B, which include certifications and disclosures related to the vendor's business, financial interests, conflicts of interest, and taxpayer identification. The bid is due on December 22, 2022.

The solicitation does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure/technology that requires integration. The total award value or budget range for this contract is also not specified in the documents provided.