IFB Electrical Wire and Cable

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Tollway, is seeking a vendor to provide Electrical Wire and Cable. The solicitation, issued as Invitation for Bid (IFB) 24-0030, requires the successful vendor to furnish and deliver various types of electrical wire and cable, including building wire, data and telephone cable, coaxial cable, and loop wire. There is no installation work involved. The contract will have an initial term of two (2) years, with the option to renew for up to ten (10) years total. Vendors must submit bids electronically through the state's BidBuy platform by the due date of April 10, 2024. Emailed vendor questions are due by March 26, 2024, at 10:00 am. The IFB includes a specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal of 8% participation, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The solicitation has a designated a BEP goal of 8%, but no Veteran-Owned Business Program (VBP) utilization is specified. The procurement notice indicates that this is not a cable-only bid, and the successful vendor will be required to provide the full scope of electrical wire and cable products as detailed in the IFB. The contract was most recently awarded to J.P. Simons & Company for $338,265.00 over the initial two-year term, with no renewal options. The Illinois Tollway is also seeking a percent discount from manufacturer's list price for all other electrical wire and cable that may be purchased during the contract term.