Renewal Notice: Small Purchase Class 3 Breakaway Safety Vests

The Illinois Tollway is renewing its contract for "Class 3" Breakaway Style Safety Vests for a two-year period from August 28, 2021 through August 27, 2023. The original contract was advertised on April 22, 2019, and three bids were received on May 6, 2019. The contract was awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Cicero Mfg. & Supply Company. This renewal will not increase the contract value or add additional funds, but will extend the contract expiration date. The contract has a $0.00 award amount, as it is a renewal of the existing contract. The contract does not include any Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran's Business Program (VBP) participation requirements.

The contract is specific to Dupage County, Illinois. The renewal is being processed through a Small Purchase procurement, which allows the Tollway to extend the existing contract without the need for a new solicitation. The original contract term was two years with two one-year renewal options. The Tollway is utilizing the $51,076.10 remaining from the initial contract term to fund this two-year renewal. The contract was initially awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Cicero Mfg. & Supply Company, out of three total bidders. The two unsuccessful bidders were A-1 Safety Vest and Equipment ($70,490.00) and Occupational Training & Supply ($115,400.00).