IDOT Materials HMA Lab Ovens

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is procuring three forced air convection laboratory ovens for use in Hot-Mix Asphalt (HMA) testing applications. Each oven must have a minimum capacity of 27 cubic feet with maximum overall outside dimensions of 43" x 45" x 51", be mounted on a floor stand, and include two shelves. The equipment specifications require stainless steel interiors with digital display and control systems capable of maintaining precise temperature control across multiple ranges: 200-300°F within 50°F tolerance, 230-290°F within 90°F tolerance, 300°F within 50°F tolerance, and 350°F within 50°F tolerance. Vendors must be capable of supplying laboratory equipment that meets these technical and operational requirements. The procurement was posted on December 12, 2025, with a proposal due date of December 18, 2025, providing a compressed six-day response period for interested bidders. No specific evaluation criteria beyond the stated technical specifications are detailed in the available documentation.

This procurement is subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which govern all vendor relationships with Illinois state agencies and establish the foundational contractual framework for the award. Vendors responding to this opportunity must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and are subject to prevailing wage requirements established by the Illinois Department of Labor if applicable. The contract is subject to Illinois law and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, with disputes resolved exclusively through the Illinois Court of Claims. A $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee applies to awards of $1,000 or more under specified procurement code sections. The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, award values, budget ranges, or contract term details, indicating this may be an open competition with award amounts to be determined based on vendor proposals.