IFB Wood Posts

The Illinois Tollway is seeking bids for the procurement of weather-treated grade #2 Southern Pine or grade #2 Douglas Fir wood posts. The required post sizes and lengths are 4" x 6" in 18 ft., 20 ft., and 22 ft. lengths, and 6" x 6" in 20 ft., 22 ft., and 24 ft. lengths. Delivery shall be made within 60 working days after receipt of an order, with a minimum of two deliveries required during the initial one-year contract term. Vendor questions are due by October 26, 2021 at 2:00 pm CDT, and bids are due through the BidBuy platform as published. Pricing for the initial one-year term shall remain firm for the first six months, then allow for bi-annual price adjustments based on the Producer Price Index for Treated Wood. The solicitation may be subject to small business, minority, women, and veteran small business participation requirements, which must be addressed in the bid submission as applicable.

This contract was previously awarded to KANKAKEE ACE HARDWARE in the amount of $52,859.00 for a one-year term, with no renewal options. The total bid amount for the unsuccessful bidder, TILES IN STYLE, was $123,000.00. There are no set-aside goals for Veteran-Owned or Business Enterprise Program firms for this procurement. The estimated total value of the contract is undisclosed.