RE-BID D5 Rest Areas Septic Systems (Cook County and Lake County)

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Finance & Administration Division, is requesting sealed bids for septic system services at four rest areas in IDOT District 5, with bids due October 6, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. under IFB #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53916. This is an open market procurement with no small business set-aside or participation goals.

The scope covers septic tank cleaning, privy vault maintenance, and trash can services at Farmland Rest Area Septic Tank Services (Eastbound), Salt Kettle Rest Area Septic Tank Services, and two additional rest areas. The contract includes 18 line items with base septic tank services at one each per location plus placeholder overtime (10.0 hours) and holiday hours (10.0 hours) for evaluation purposes.

The contract term runs from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2028. No pre-bid conference is scheduled. Bidders must submit a completed Offer with authorized signatures, a signed contract, and vendor disclosure forms (or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure); failure to submit the vendor disclosure will result in disqualification. Electronic quotes are permitted. The commodity code is NIGP 988-08. Timothy Neisler (timothy.g.neisler@illinois.gov) is the purchaser contact. Chris Matteson in Paris, Illinois handles shipping and billing inquiries. Adam Aldridge is the SPO for this procurement.