MCT Building 3 Bus Lift Replacement

The Madison County Mass Transit District (MCT) is soliciting sealed bids for a comprehensive bus lift replacement project located at 1 Transit Way in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. This federally funded procurement involves the complete removal of existing in-ground lifts in Service Bays 3 and 5, with specific requirements for infrastructure replacement and improvement. The project scope includes removing the existing in-ground lift in Bay 5, surrounding floor, and partial foundation, followed by installation of a new scissor lift. In Bay 3, contractors must remove the existing in-ground lift, backfill with rock, and pour a new concrete slab. The bid is due on September 9, 2025, with the solicitation posted on August 12, 2025. Potential bidders are required to thoroughly review the extensive documentation, including Volume 1-5 of the Invitation for Bid (IFB) 26-1-23900, which contains detailed specifications, submission instructions, and compliance requirements. A pre-bid meeting has already been conducted, and an addendum with meeting minutes and a questions-and-answers document is available for review.

The procurement appears to have specific requirements for disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), as evidenced by the attached DBE documentation. Bidders will need to complete various federal compliance forms, including lobbying disclosures, tax liability statements, and recent felony declarations. A bid bond is required, and sample performance and payment bonds are provided in the solicitation documents. While the exact budget range is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the federal funding suggest a significant investment in infrastructure modernization. Potential respondents must demonstrate technical capability, compliance with federal regulations, and financial stability. The project includes standard contractual provisions typical of federally funded municipal infrastructure improvements, with potential integration requirements for new lift equipment within existing transit facility infrastructure. Interested contractors should carefully review all attached documents, particularly the specifications volume and sample contract, to ensure full understanding of the project requirements and submission guidelines.