IFB Electrical Wire and Cable

The Illinois Tollway is seeking bids for Electrical Wire and Cable through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The solicitation requires vendors to furnish and deliver various types of electrical wire and cable, including building wire, data and telephone cable, coaxial cable, and loop wire. The contract will have an initial term of 2 years, with the possibility of up to 10 total years including renewals. Written vendor questions are due by November 24, 2021 at 2:00 pm CST, and bids must be submitted electronically through the state's BidBuy procurement platform by December 8, 2021. Pricing is requested in two groups - line items for specific products, and a percent discount off manufacturer list price for all other electrical wire and cable. The Tollway includes specific participation goals of 17% for the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and 2% for Veteran Small Businesses (VSB).

The contract was previously awarded to J.P. Simons & Company for a 2-year term with no renewal options, at a total value of $188,815. The award included 100% utilization of a certified BEP firm. Vendors not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway must complete Forms A and B, which cover various certifications, disclosures, and conflict of interest statements. The solicitation does not provide a budget range, but the Tollway does not guarantee any minimum order quantities under the contract.