IFB - 18-0123R Crack Sealing Material

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for the procurement of Poly Fiber Firm asphalt crack sealant. The ISTHA is seeking a vendor to furnish and deliver its estimated requirements of 900,000 pounds of this crack sealant material over an initial three-year contract term, with an option to renew for an additional three years. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required crack sealant, including the manufacturer, product number, and material characteristics. Vendors are permitted to propose alternate products that meet or exceed the specified requirements. All bids must be submitted electronically by the due date of July 17, 2020, and all questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Information Contact by July 2, 2020. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price.

This solicitation includes a 1% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, and the ISTHA encourages prospective vendors to consider hiring qualified veterans and Illinois residents discharged from Illinois adult correctional centers. The IFB does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor does it list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The total award value is not stated, but the estimated quantity of 900,000 pounds provides an indication of the potential scale of the procurement.