PSD Trailer Mounted Asphalt Patching Machine

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) to establish a two-year contract for the purchase of trailer-mounted asphalt patching equipment. The requested equipment must meet specific Department of Transportation specifications, and vendors are required to provide operator manuals, parts lists, warranty information, and on-site training. Bids are due on April 24, 2018 by 10:30 AM, and the total contract term may not exceed ten years including renewals. Pricing must remain firm for twelve months, after which vendors may request an economic adjustment based on the Producer Price Index. The State will award the contract to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price by group.

There are no small business, minority, or veteran set-aside requirements for this solicitation. The State will deduct a $15 fee from the first payment to the awarded vendor to cover the Minority Contractor Initiative administrative costs. The IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific technology integration requirements. The available budget or award value for this opportunity is not specified.