IDOT Materials Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR)- IFB

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is procuring a new Dynamic Shear Rheometer (DSR) through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for installation in the Materials Lab to support asphalt binder testing operations. The equipment must comply with AASHTO standards T315, T316, T350, and T391 and include dual parallel plate measuring systems (25mm and 8mm) with quick-connect couplings, precision air bearing technology, electronically commutated motor operation, and Peltier heating elements for temperature control. The DSR must operate on US standard 110V 60Hz power with compact dimensions not exceeding 18" wide x 29" tall x 27" deep, incorporate automated temperature calibration software, support user-editable test templates for asphalt binder protocols, and include native iCCL testing capability. All ancillary equipment including air dryers, hoses, cables, and portable thermometer must be provided to ensure complete functionality upon installation. The solicitation was posted on January 15, 2026, with a bid due date of January 30, 2026. Evaluation criteria and specific technical performance requirements are detailed in the DSR specification document, and all vendors must comply with the State's Standard Terms and Conditions and Standard Illinois Certifications requirements, which address payment procedures, insurance obligations, performance standards, and comprehensive legal and ethical compliance certifications.

This procurement includes an 8% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for participation by disadvantaged business enterprises, which represents a set-aside or preference for eligible minority, women-owned, or other disadvantaged business organizations. Vendors responding to this solicitation must satisfy 34 mandatory certification requirements covering legal status, financial responsibility, ethical conduct, regulatory adherence, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity compliance, cybersecurity standards, and restrictions on forced labor and child labor in foreign-made equipment, with false certifications subject to contract voidance, suspension, debarment, or criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act. Contractors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. No incumbent vendor information, contract duration, or specific award values are detailed in the available procurement documents, and funding sources and total budget allocation have not been disclosed in the materials provided.