IDOT - District 7 Purchase and Install Emulsion Tank at Olney Maintenance Yard

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking bids for the purchase and installation of a 3,000-gallon emulsion tank at the Olney Maintenance Yard in Richland County, Illinois. The successful vendor will be responsible for the full installation, including constructing a new reinforced concrete pad with containment walls and making the necessary electrical connections. The contract specifies detailed requirements for the tank features, accessories, heating system, loading system, and agitation. Bidders must submit a completed questionnaire and descriptive literature along with their proposal. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 7, 2022, and bids are due by the Bid Opening Date. The contract term is 12 months from execution with the potential for up to 10 years total.

The solicitation includes a 9% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal and a 1% Veteran Small Business (VSB) goal. Vendors must be certified by the State of Illinois as a BEP or VOSB/SDVOSB firm at the time of bid submission to count towards the respective goals. The contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements. The pricing for this contract is firm, with no reimbursable expenses allowed. Detailed information on the pricing, budget, and award value is not provided in the documentation.