MCT Building #3 Bus Lift Replacement (REBID)

Madison County Mass Transit District (MCT) is seeking sealed bids for the MCT Building #3 Bus Lift Replacement project located at 1 Transit Way in Pontoon Beach, Illinois. This locally funded procurement involves removing existing in-ground lifts in service bays 3 and 5, with specific requirements to replace the lift in bay 5 with a new scissor lift and backfill bay 3 with rock and pour a new concrete slab. The project requires comprehensive demolition, electrical work, and infrastructure modifications, with a specific Stertil-Koni model 60,000 lb lifting capacity scissor lift designated for installation. Bidders must submit electronic proposals through the MCT Bonfire portal by 2:00 PM CST on December 4, 2025, with bids publicly opened the same day. All bidders and subcontractors must be prequalified by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) in specific work categories, including Electrical (Category 014) and Concrete Construction (Category 017), and must provide a 5% bid guarantee based on the total bid price. The contract specifies a substantial completion timeline of 274 calendar days from the notice-to-proceed, with prevailing wage rates applicable to the project.

The procurement has established a 0.00% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal, allowing all business types to respond. Bidders must provide detailed organizational information, including annual gross receipts, number of employees, years in business, and unique entity identifiers such as Sam.gov ID and DUNS number. The solicitation requires comprehensive documentation, including a list of up to 10 potential subcontractors, references from three professional contracts completed within the last five years, and specific enterprise classifications. Contractors must submit a bid bond from a surety company with a minimum A.M. Best financial strength rating of A-, and provide documentation demonstrating IDOT prequalification. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the detailed project manual and comprehensive requirements suggest a significant infrastructure investment for MCT's transit facility. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and will award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.