Emergency Notice for Roadway Sweepings Pick-up and Disposal Services

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is procuring roadway sweepings pickup and disposal services through an emergency purchase with Independent Recycling Services, Inc., with a proposal due date of November 4, 2026. This is a formal emergency procurement following expiration of a small-purchase emergency contract in July 2026 and delays in finalizing a Joint Purchase agreement between ISTHA and the Illinois Department of Transportation.

The scope covers non-hazardous shoulder debris collected by sweeper trucks from tollway maintenance sites. The vendor must provide temporary accumulation of sweepings in 10-cubic-yard dumpsters at specified maintenance locations, with pickup conducted as needed. Independent Recycling Services, Inc., located at 2401 South Laflin Street, Chicago, Illinois, has been selected based on demonstrated experience under previous competitively bid contracts and current placement of dumpsters at tollway maintenance sites.

The estimated expenditure is $150,000, funded through sources other than federal funds, state appropriation funds, or state grant funds. The vendor has a documented history of exceeding Business Enterprise Program commitments, having met the 25 percent BEP goal during the most recent Invitation for Bid contract.

The State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, on behalf of ISTHA, authorized the contract award on August 5, 2026. An Emergency Final Cost form will be submitted by ISTHA and published by the State Purchasing Officer no later than the tenth day of the succeeding month to reconcile any differences between estimated and actual costs.