IFB-Roadway Clearing Devices

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide eleven (11) Roadway Clearing Devices, as outlined in the attached Invitation for Bid (IFB). The required devices must have heavy-duty modular steel construction, debris clearing capability, hydraulic raise/lower functionality, adjustable wings, camera systems, and safety controls. All questions pertaining to this solicitation must be emailed to the designated Information Contact by August 21, 2024, and the bid opening is scheduled for a date and time published on BidBuy. Vendors must submit their proposals electronically through the BidBuy platform, per CPO Notice 2023.12, which supersedes any conflicting instructions in the IFB documents.

The contract opportunity is limited to the state of Illinois, specifically Dupage County. It may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, and there are applicable preferences for domestic products, small businesses, and minority/women/disabled-owned businesses that bidders can claim. The total contract award value shall include a 5% contingency to allow for any design or component changes that may be required. The ISTHA reserves the right to waive minor deficiencies or technical variances if it is determined to be in the best interest of the agency. The contract will have an initial term of one (1) year for administrative purposes, with an option for the ISTHA to renew for up to a total of ten (10) years.