RR-20-4342 Systemwide Ramp Queue Detection

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority's (Tollway) RR-20-4342 Systemwide Ramp Queue Detection project. The scope of work includes the installation of a new dynamic message sign site, 10 ramp queue detection sites, a new CCTV site, new flashing beacon sites, modification of ITS enclosures, installation of new ITS device enclosures, poles, foundations, conduit, and fiber optic cable, as well as other associated work and maintenance of traffic. The contract is subject to the Tollway's Small Business Initiative (SBI) Program, with specific diversity goals for Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) and Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSBs/SDVOSBs) for Tiers 2 ($1-3 million) and 3 ($3-5 million) of the contract. Bids are due electronically through the State's BidBuy system by March 2, 2021, and the work is to be completed by March 21, 2022.

The SBI program sets aside certain contract tiers based on the engineer's estimate. Tier 1 contracts up to $1 million do not require prequalification and have no diversity goals, while Tiers 2 and 3 have mandatory DBE and VOSB/SDVOSB utilization goals that must be met. Prime contractors may be required to self-perform up to 40% of the total contract amount, and a Small Business Exception process is outlined for those unable to identify sufficient Small Businesses as subcontractors. The contract may also include the Tollway's Rolling Owner Controlled Insurance Program (ROCIP). Pricing, set asides, and funding details are not provided in the available documentation.