IDOT FY26 Corrugated Metal Culverts

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking bids for Fiscal Year 2026 Corrugated Metal Culverts through an electronic solicitation (contract number B-49061) to be submitted via the BidBuy platform by October 7, 2025. The procurement is focused on acquiring corrugated metal culverts and associated accessories to support transportation infrastructure needs, with vendors required to meet IDOT's Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Bidders must electronically submit comprehensive documentation, including Vendor Disclosure forms, Offer to the State of Illinois documents, and Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans. The state intends to award contracts to both primary and secondary vendors based on lowest overall pricing, with a 90-day bid firmness requirement. Evaluation criteria will emphasize responsiveness, vendor responsibility, and competitive pricing, with deliveries expected within ten business days of purchase order receipt and all freight costs included in unit pricing. The contract period is scheduled from December 23, 2025, to December 22, 2026, with F.O.B. destination delivery and specific delivery hours between 8:00 am and 2:00 pm.

The solicitation does not appear to have specific mandatory set-aside designations, though it encourages participation from diverse businesses and promotes the use of domestic products manufactured in the United States. Vendors must maintain $1 million in general commercial liability insurance and comply with federal, state, and local laws. Qualification requirements include an active and unexpired vendor registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway, certification of not being barred from state contracts, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. While no specific total contract value is mentioned, the procurement suggests an infrastructure-focused procurement with potential for significant ongoing culvert material purchases. Vendors must provide detailed warranties, complete mandatory disclosure forms under penalty of perjury, and demonstrate compliance with various state regulations including tax obligations, non-discrimination policies, and drug-free workplace standards. The procurement appears open to a wide range of qualified vendors capable of meeting IDOT's technical specifications and administrative requirements.