Line Striping Trucks D3, D5

The State of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is procuring line striping trucks through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. The contract covers the procurement of tandem axle, air atomizing zero pressure line striping trucks with combination center and edge line capability for IDOT's District 3 and District 5. The trucks must meet detailed specifications for the chassis, paint and bead application system, air compressor, and other components. Bidders must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers capable of providing delivery, training, and warranty service. The contract will have an initial term upon execution to June 30, 2026, with no total term exceeding ten years. Bids are due through the BidBuy online procurement system, and there is no mandatory pre-bid conference.

The IFB does not contain any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides. Pricing must be submitted through the BidBuy system, and the State reserves the right to award by individual line item. The contract will be funded through state funds, and the State will not pay any expenses incurred prior to contract execution. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and provide the required certifications and disclosures with their bid submission. The contract was previously awarded to M-B Companies for a total award amount of $1,372,742.82 over an initial 29-month term, with options to renew for up to 3 additional terms.