IFB 17-0200R Building Materials

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking bids for a Building Materials Small Business Set-Aside contract through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 17-0200R. The contract is for the procurement of various building materials, including tempered Masonite, Melamine, drywall, ceiling tile, floor tile, plastic Lexan sheets, and vinyl wall base moldings, to be delivered on an as-needed basis to the Tollway's Carpenter Shop. The contract has an initial term of five (5) years, with the option to renew for two (2) additional years. Bids are due by July 10, 2019, and there is no mandatory pre-bid conference. Pricing for the contract is structured in two groups - Group 1a includes line item pricing for specific frequently purchased items, and Group 1b includes a discount off manufacturer's list price for all other items. The successful bidder will be required to provide manufacturer price lists and notify the Tollway of any price changes during the contract term. The Tollway reserves the right to return any incorrect, damaged, or defective items without incurring restocking charges.

This is a Small Business Set-Aside solicitation, and bidders must be qualified by the Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time bids are due. The contract was previously awarded to Adam's Trade & Services, Inc. for an initial term of 60 months with two 2-year renewal options, with a total award amount of $194,920.25. The only other responding bidder was Tiles In Style LLC DBA Taza Supplies, who bid $299,354.00. No further details are provided regarding business enterprise program or veteran's business program utilization, estimated financial return to the State, or estimated gross revenue to the vendor over the life of the contract.