ELE-06-0324 capitol light poles

The Illinois Secretary of State is requesting bids for the installation of innerduct to four light poles at the Illinois State Capitol, 401 South 2nd Street, Springfield, with bids due July 10, 2026. The contractor must hold a valid electrical license in the State of Illinois.

The scope involves installing innerduct underground using Horizontal Directional Drilling from a marked junction box to light poles (one 72-foot pole and three 42-foot poles, with the poles east of the junction box daisy-chained), with innerduct of at least 1 inch in diameter and lines of at least 6 AWG. The contractor determines the entry method at the base of each pole, terminates connections to existing light pole wires, and coordinates with Illinois Secretary of State electricians for operational functionality. Location services and permitting are the contractor's responsibility. Work must be completed by September 30, 2026.

The contract runs from execution through September 30, 2026, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years subject to renewal at the State's discretion. Prevailing wage requirements apply. The contractor must obtain comprehensive insurance including $1 million general commercial liability and $1 million auto liability, name the Agency as additionally insured, and complete the Agency's Network Security Assessment and data security and ethics training. A Minority Contractor Initiative fee of $15 is required for contracts valued at $1,000 or more.

Pricing must be submitted as a firm, fixed total cost including all shipping expenses. Award is made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price. The contract value will be established as a firm amount prior to execution. Invoicing is due upon contract completion unless otherwise specified, payable to the fiscal officer at 501 South 2nd Street, Room 039, Springfield, Illinois 62756.