IFB Lumber and Plywood

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) to procure lumber and plywood through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The ISTHA is seeking a vendor to provide a one-time purchase of various grades and dimensions of lumber, plywood, particle board, and Masonite. The contract will require the successful vendor to furnish and deliver the construction materials within 45 working days of receiving an order. The IFB provides detailed technical specifications for the required products, including quantities. Bids must be submitted electronically through the State's BidBuy procurement system by the posted due date, and all questions must be submitted in writing to the Information Contact by August 22, 2022. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

The IFB indicates that the procurement may be subject to small business, minority-owned business, women-owned business, and veteran-owned small business participation requirements, though the specific goals are not stated. Subcontracting is allowed, with additional disclosures required for subcontracts over $50,000. The IFB does not specify an incumbent vendor or provide information on the existing budget or award value, but notes that there is no maximum compensation amount for the contract. The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, with no further restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond.