IDOT Materials Pyrolytic Oven

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is procuring a pyrolytic cleaning oven for the CBM Bituminous Chemistry Lab at its Materials Laboratory facility located in St. Clair County. The equipment must be equivalent to or meet the specifications of the PIE2 pyrolytic cleaning oven model, featuring a minimum internal capacity of 5.2 cubic feet and operating on 30-amp single phase 240V, 60Hz electrical service. The oven must incorporate a two-stage cleaning process with both pyrolysis and oxidation capabilities to remove asphaltic and organic residues from laboratory equipment including glass and metal items, with automatic programmed cleaning cycles. Critical safety features include chamber and oxidizer high-temperature shutoffs, manual kill switches, automatic door interlocks, and reinforced stainless steel construction throughout both interior and exterior components. The procurement deliverables include the equipment itself, installation services, and operator training. Bidders may submit products deemed equivalent to the PIE2 model if they can demonstrate equivalency, with the burden of proof resting on the bidder; minor design or construction differences that do not affect suitability for the intended use will not result in rejection. The contract opportunity was posted on December 9, 2025, with a proposal due date of December 16, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, restricting eligible responses to small business entities as defined by the State of Illinois. Vendors must comply with all standard Illinois certifications and the State's Standard Terms and Conditions, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable, mandatory insurance coverage (General Commercial Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance), and federal tax information safeguarding requirements under IRS Publication 1075 if applicable. No subcontracting is permitted under this procurement. Vendors must maintain books and records for three years from final payment, obtain prior written approval before any subcontracting activities, and comply with all federal, state, and local laws. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly, and the State reserves the right to terminate for cause with written notice to cure or for convenience with 30 days' written notice without penalty. The specific contract award value or budget range has not been disclosed in the available documentation.