Gate Installation - 3 Chicago Facilities

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Secretary of State for gate installation services at three Chicago driver facilities. The IFB seeks bids for the removal and installation of existing drive lot gates, including all labor, materials, incidentals, and equipment necessary. The contract will be awarded by line item to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder for each of the three facility locations, and bidders are not required to bid on each site. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the gate installations, including gate size requirements, post replacement, painting and powder coating, gate fabrication, and securing requirements. Subcontractors are allowed, and vendors must provide information on any subcontractors with an annual value over $50,000. Pricing shall be submitted for each of the three facility locations, and the total payments under the contract shall not exceed an amount to be determined by the State prior to execution. The work must be completed by June 30, 2021, and there are no renewal options included.

This solicitation does not include any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides. The contract was awarded to SMB Contractors for $52,554.00 for an initial term of 6 months with no renewal options, and the estimated maximum amount is $65,000 in case additional parts are needed during the project. No further details are provided about business enterprise program utilization, veteran business program utilization, or funding sources.