IFB-Lumber and Plywood ReBid

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide assorted #2 Grade lumber, plywood, particle board, and Masonite on an as-needed basis for a three-year contract term, with options to renew for up to two additional years. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) solicitation requires the vendor to bid on all line items and provide delivery within 10 working days of order placement. Estimated quantities for frequently purchased items over the three-year period are included. All questions related to the IFB must be submitted in writing by June 10, 2021, and responses may be posted as an amendment. The bid submission is due by the date and time published in the BidBuy system, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This solicitation is a Small Business Set-Aside, so the winning bidder must be qualified under the Small Business Set-Aside Program at the time bids are due. The IFB also includes Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation requirements, if applicable. Pricing adjustments during the renewal terms will be based on changes to the Producer Price Index for Lumber and Wood Products. The procurement is being conducted electronically via the BidBuy system in accordance with CPO Notice 2020.06, and the anticipated contract value is not provided in the available information.