IDOT Materials CVN Tester- REBID

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is conducting a rebid procurement for a Charpy V-notch (CVN) impact testing machine to replace outdated equipment before relocating the materials laboratory to a new facility. This solicitation is open to all vendors registered in BidBuy and seeks a British Pendulum CVN tester that meets ASTM E23 standards for testing materials including ASTM F1554 anchor bolts and ASTM A500 bridge rail products. The equipment must feature a minimum rated potential energy of 325 Joules with impact velocity between 3 and 6 m/s, a digital display with increments of 0.25% or less of range capacity, and applicable software with computer support. The machine must support both full and sub-size Charpy specimens, accommodate non-ambient specimen testing, and incorporate comprehensive safety features compliant with ISO 148 standards, including an integrated guard, motorized hammer lift with automatic return, and a safety enclosure preventing hammer release when doors are open. Critical performance specifications require total frictional loss not exceeding 0.75% of range capacity, with pendulum energy loss from friction in the analog scale pointer mechanism limited to 0.25% of range capacity. The solicitation was posted on February 6, 2026, with a proposal due date of February 11, 2026.

All vendors and subcontractors responding to this procurement must comply with 34 mandatory certification requirements established by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, which apply throughout the entire contract term and any renewal periods. These certifications encompass compliance with educational loan defaults, pension code violations, legal entity status, collective bargaining obligations, criminal history prohibitions, state debt delinquency, environmental violations, anti-competitive practices, drug-free workplace requirements, equal employment opportunity standards, political contribution restrictions, steel product manufacturing origin for public works, foreign labor practices, lead poisoning prevention, cybersecurity directives, information technology accessibility standards, and apparel procurement practices. Vendors must certify compliance annually by January 1 for contracts exceeding one year in duration and must promptly disclose any changes affecting their eligibility status. The solicitation documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, incumbent vendors, existing infrastructure requiring integration, or budget ranges for this procurement, though false certifications or failure to maintain compliance may result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties.