Powered Stock Straightening Machine

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Bureau of Business Services is seeking a Powered Stock Straightening Machine for its Central Sign Shop through a competitive procurement process. The machine must be capable of processing aluminum sign blanks up to 50" wide and between 0.080" to 0.125" thick, with a minimum of eight upper and nine lower rollers. The equipment should operate at speeds ranging from 10 to 65 feet per minute and be compatible with 208-volt, 3-phase power. Bidders must be established manufacturers or authorized dealers with the ability to provide comprehensive warranty service, including a minimum one-year warranty covering defective parts and workmanship. The solicitation requires vendors to deliver a new, fully operational machine, remove the existing unit, and complete installation at the IDOT facility. The bid is due by November 10, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy platform. The state intends to award the contract to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder, with bids remaining firm for 180 days from the opening date.

The procurement includes a 2% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, which aims to promote diversity and inclusion by encouraging participation from businesses owned by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. Vendors must submit a comprehensive Utilization Plan demonstrating how they will meet these diversity goals, either through direct self-performance as a certified diverse business or by subcontracting with certified vendors. Additional requirements include providing a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as an additionally insured and complying with all applicable laws and safety regulations, including federal and state OSHA requirements. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract has an initial term of 12 months with a maximum total term not exceeding 10 years. The procurement emphasizes that only newly manufactured equipment will be accepted, with no remanufactured or reconditioned machines permitted. Vendors must complete various disclosure forms, including the Vendor Disclosure and Illinois Procurement Gateway Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, to be considered for the contract.