IDOT - Printing of 2027 Supplemental Specifications

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking a printing vendor for the production and delivery of 2027 Supplemental Specifications materials through this small business solicitation. The procurement requires the selected vendor to provide comprehensive printing services including the production of supplemental specifications documents with specific technical requirements for paper stock, binding methods, color accuracy, trim sizes, and page counts. Deliverables must meet state procurement standards and quality control metrics, with materials to be packaged and shipped to IDOT facilities according to established specifications. The vendor must demonstrate capability to meet volume requirements and timeline commitments while maintaining performance standards for on-time delivery throughout the contract term. Key qualifications include the ability to handle detailed printing specifications, ensure color accuracy, execute proper binding and finishing work, and manage timely delivery to state facilities. The proposal due date is April 29, 2026, with the opportunity posted on April 23, 2026, providing a six-day window for submission.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside, restricting competition to small business enterprises as defined by the State of Illinois. All vendors and subcontractors must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions and Standard Illinois Certifications version 26.2, which establish mandatory requirements including workers' compensation insurance with a minimum $1,000,000 general liability coverage, prevailing wage obligations where applicable, a $15 minority contractor initiative fee for contracts exceeding $1,000, and three-year record retention (five years if federal funds are involved). Vendors must certify compliance with thirty-four distinct requirements covering legal standing, tax remittance, environmental compliance, anti-collusion practices, drug-free workplace policies, equal employment opportunity, labor standards, cybersecurity requirements, and Illinois Information Technology Accessibility Act Standards. The specific award value or budget range for this printing contract is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents.