District 1 Hardware for Traffic Needs

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is requesting bids on stainless steel hardware components for District 1 traffic needs under IFB 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53545, with bids due October 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. This is an open-market procurement with a 2% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal; it is not designated as a small-business set-aside.

The scope includes 2,000 stainless steel hex bolts (5/16-18 x 3/4), 5,500 flared-leg brackets, 300 rolls of self-dispensing coil banding with frames (3/4 x .030 x 100' per roll), and 8,000 wing seals. All materials are specified as the highest grade possible. Delivery is to Roberto Cintora at 595 S. State Street, Elgin, Illinois 60123.

Vendors must submit a completed Offer to the State of Illinois with authorized signature, a signed contract, vendor disclosure documentation for IPG active-registered vendors, and a BEP Utilization Plan. Failure to complete and upload these documents results in disqualification. Electronic quotes are permitted; no pre-bid conference is scheduled.

An amendment was issued October 9, 2026 attaching Questions and Answers documentation. Contact Timothy Neisler, DOT Finance & Administration Department, at timothy.g.neisler@illinois.gov or (217) 785-2077 for procurement inquiries; direct billing inquiries to dot.d1.financialservice@illinois.gov or (847) 705-4037.