IDOT Materials CVN Tester

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is procuring a British Pendulum Charpy V-Notch (CVN) impact tester through a competitive solicitation posted on December 18, 2025, with a response deadline of December 30, 2025. This procurement seeks to replace an outdated CVN tester in IDOT's metals laboratory prior to the department's relocation to a new facility. The equipment will be utilized to conduct impact testing on products including ASTM F1554 anchor bolts and ASTM A500 bridge rail materials. The tester must comply with all general requirements of ASTM E23 standards and include essential components such as a Charpy centering gauge, tongs, impact striker, anvil inserts, and shrouds. The machine must feature a minimum rated potential energy of 325 Joules with an impact velocity between 3 and 6 m/s, incorporate a digital display capable of readings in increments of 0.25% of range capacity or less with supporting software and computer systems, and support both full-size and sub-size Charpy specimen testing with capability for non-ambient specimen testing. Safety requirements mandate an integrated guard and safety control system meeting ISO 148 standards, motorized hammer lift with automatic return, hammer brake and clutch mechanisms, and a safety enclosure preventing hammer release when doors are open. The total frictional loss of the machine frame and base must not exceed 0.75% of range capacity and must meet ASTM E23 and ISO recommendations.

This procurement is subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish baseline contractual requirements for all State contracts, including compliance with prevailing wage requirements where applicable and a Minority Contractor Initiative fee of $15 for contracts valued at $1,000 or more. Vendors must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law. All bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy by the December 30, 2025 deadline, with bids remaining firm for 180 days from opening. No specific budget range has been disclosed in the available procurement documents, nor have any incumbent vendors or set-aside designations been identified. The State reserves the right to award to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, reject any or all bids, and terminate contracts for convenience with 30 days' notice or for cause immediately. All resulting contracts are contingent upon appropriation of funds and governed by Illinois law.