IFB Tire Debris Pickup and Disposal

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking a vendor to provide pickup and disposal services for scrap tire and rubber debris. The contract will have an initial term of four (4) years, with an option to renew for an additional four (4) years. The vendor must be registered with the Illinois EPA as a tire transporter and comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. Pricing must be submitted on a per-ton basis, and the vendor's pricing for the renewal term will be based on changes in the Consumer Price Index. The solicitation, issued as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), requires electronic submission through the BidBuy system, and all questions must be submitted in writing to the Information Contact by 2:30 pm on 12/3/2021.

The IFB includes provisions for small business set-asides, minority and women-owned business participation, and veteran-owned small business participation. The contract was previously awarded to K & S Tire Recycling Inc. for a total value of $380,160. The IFB does not provide details on the quantities, specific funding sources, or budget ranges for this procurement.