Loading Dock Upgrades

The Office of the Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids for the removal and replacement of loading dock levelers at two docks at the Motor Vehicle Services Building and one dock at the Illinois State Library, both located in Springfield, Illinois. The resulting contract will have an initial term through December 31, 2024, with no renewal options. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Capital Development Board, have 5 years of relevant experience, and attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting. Subcontractors are allowed for work exceeding $50,000. The bid will be awarded to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder if the price is deemed fair and reasonable and within the agency's budget. Pricing must include all labor, materials, equipment, and other work necessary to complete the project. The bid is due on September 20, 2022.

There are no small business set-aside or minority contractor participation requirements stated in the Invitation for Bid (IFB). The IFB does not provide any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a possible award value or budget range for the project.