IFB 19-0043RR Guardrail Fasteners

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), is seeking a qualified vendor to provide Guardrail Fasteners to be used throughout the Tollway system for the proper maintenance of existing and currently installed guardrail systems. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) 19-0043RR has an initial contract term of two years with the option to renew for an additional two years. The IFB provides detailed specifications for the required guardrail fasteners, including material, size, and packaging requirements, as well as delivery, backorder, and mis-shipment terms. The contract has an estimated value of $61,516.00 for the base term. Bids are due by April 14, 2021, and all questions pertaining to the solicitation must be submitted in writing by March 25, 2021, with responses potentially posted as an amendment.

The contract includes a 10% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, and vendors must submit a BEP Utilization Plan if they are not a BEP-certified vendor. The contract was competitively bid, with two responding bidders and one unsuccessful bidder. The State will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must complete the required Forms A and Forms B certifications and disclosures, and the State will only accept electronic bid submissions through the BidBuy system, as per CPO Notice 2020.06.