QM-Fusees/Roadflares-CB

The State of Illinois, through the ISP Quartermaster division, is procuring 300 cases of highway/roadway fusees (warning flares) for distribution and resale. Each case must contain 36 units meeting rigorous specifications including a minimum 20-minute burn time, red coloring for visibility, waxed finish with plastic caps, and integrated wire stands for roadway placement. All fusees must be manufactured using non-perchlorate formulas to comply with environmental and safety standards and must obtain Underwriter Laboratory certification to UL912 standards for highway emergency signals. Vendors must classify and ship all units as DOT Class Fuzee 4.1 NA1325 PGII in compliance with hazardous materials transportation requirements. Pricing should be quoted on a per-case basis for the entire 300-case quantity. The proposal due date is December 8, 2025, with the solicitation posted on December 2, 2025. Respondents must meet all 34 Standard Illinois Certifications requirements covering legal eligibility, financial status, ethical conduct, employment practices, environmental compliance, and security standards, with annual recertification required by January 1 of each subsequent fiscal year.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, minority-owned businesses, or other restricted categories, suggesting the opportunity is open to all qualified vendors. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the solicitation materials. Respondents must complete mandatory compliance documentation including the Standard Illinois Certifications form, Taxpayer Identification Number form, and agreement to standard terms and conditions governing State of Illinois contracts. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents. All vendors and subcontractors must maintain commercial general liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The resulting contract will be governed by Illinois law, subject to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act for payment processing, and contracts of $1,000 or more may require specific fee deductions and prevailing wage compliance verification with the Illinois Department of Labor.