IFB Motorist Warning Devices

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide Motorist Warning Devices through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The procurement includes furnishing and delivering Trailer Mounted LED Changeable Message Signs, Trailer Mounted LED Light Towers, and Vertical Mast Trailer Mounted Solar Powered Arrowboards, with estimated quantities of 36, 12, and 42 units respectively. The contract is for a one-time purchase with a 24-month term. Bids are due by June 8, 2022, and all questions must be submitted in writing to the Information Contact by May 24, 2022. The Illinois Tollway will make the award by line item to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest bid meeting the specifications. The contract may be partially or fully funded by federal funds, and subcontracting is allowed.

The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Notice of Award indicates there were no unsuccessful bidders, and the contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidders, Ver-Mac Inc. and Barricade Lites, Inc., for a total award amount of $1,577,066.40. The awarded vendors did not meet any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) utilization goals, as their plans showed 0% participation. The contract does not involve any farm leases, concessions, or revenue to the state.