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The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking bids for Contract I-24-4981R, a comprehensive construction project on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) southbound entrance ramp located between Mile Post 19.9 and 20.1 in Cook County. The project scope encompasses extensive roadway improvements, including pavement removal and construction, retaining wall installation, drainage system modifications, erosion control, landscaping, roadway lighting, pavement marking, signing, utility protection and relocation, and traffic maintenance. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation and submit their proposals electronically through BidBuy by April 11, 2025, at 10:30 AM local time. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The contract work is anticipated to begin around July 7, 2025, with completion expected by April 21, 2026, and includes a two-year contract expiration date with potential extensions for one or two additional terms. Bid submissions must include a 5% bid bond based on the total bid amount, and contractors will be evaluated based on their ability to meet technical specifications and project requirements.

The procurement includes specific participation goals for disadvantaged and veteran-owned businesses, with 27% allocated for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and 3% for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB). Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) goals are set at 6.9% for women and 19.6% for minorities. The contract features a Bid Credit Cap of $70,000 that can be applied through various Tollway incentive programs, and includes contingency work and contractor quality program allowances totaling $235,000. All submissions must be made exclusively through the BidBuy electronic platform, with paper or alternative electronic media submissions being explicitly prohibited. Vendors must complete and submit mandatory disclosure forms, including the Vendor Disclosure (formerly Forms A-V) and the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, which require detailed information about business structure, ownership, potential conflicts of interest, and compliance with state regulations. The solicitation emphasizes comprehensive documentation and strict adherence to state procurement guidelines, with potential disqualification for non-compliance or incomplete submissions.