Emergency Final Costs-Intelligent Transportation System-ITS Field Equipment

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) Engineering Division, procured Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) field equipment through an emergency purchase conducted under reference number 25-557THA-ENGTR-B-45491. This emergency procurement was executed to address critical transportation infrastructure needs requiring expedited acquisition of ITS equipment and related services. The contract was awarded to MEADE Inc., located in Downers Grove, Illinois, to supply and deliver the necessary ITS field equipment to support ISTHA's operational requirements. The contract term commenced on December 9, 2024, and concluded on August 7, 2025, representing a standard 12-month performance period. The final contract value totaled $1,050,511.78 for all supplies and services delivered under this emergency purchase agreement. The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office processed this emergency acquisition with final cost documentation prepared and signed by Rob Glaz on behalf of the state. The submission deadline for responses to this final cost reporting was April 3, 2026, with the posting date of March 20, 2026.

The available documentation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions limiting participation to particular categories of organizations, such as minority-owned, women-owned, or disadvantaged enterprises. MEADE Inc. served as the selected incumbent vendor for this ITS field equipment procurement, demonstrating the state's established relationship with this supplier for specialized transportation technology solutions. The contract documents do not detail specific required qualifications, evaluation criteria, or existing infrastructure integration requirements beyond the general scope of supporting ISTHA's transportation infrastructure needs. No information regarding bidders' meetings, site visits, or technical questions submission periods is provided in the available materials. The final award value of $1,050,511.78 reflects the complete procurement cost for the emergency purchase of ITS equipment and associated services delivered throughout the contract performance period.