Day Labor Pump Hose and Fittings Brand Name

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) for the procurement of brand name discharge hoses and fittings. The IFB seeks bids from responsible vendors for the supply of various sizes and types of rubber suction hoses, PVC lay flat discharge hoses, and associated connectors and strainers. The contract has an initial term upon execution to June 30, 2021, with the possibility of extensions up to a total of 10 years. Bids are due by a specified date and time, and late bids will be deemed non-responsive. Pricing for the contract is firm, with no expenses allowed, and vendors must submit detailed pricing for each line item, including manufacturer and model information. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed a specified maximum amount.

There is no small business set-aside or minority contractor initiative for this IFB. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price. The procurement opportunity does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no details provided regarding any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The IFB does not specify a budget range, but the total payments under the contract shall not exceed a stated maximum amount.