RR-20-9225 Sign Panel Fabrication and Installation Upon Request Systemwide

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA) is seeking bids for Contract RR-20-9225 for Sign Panel Fabrication and Installation Upon Request Systemwide. The work consists of removing existing sign supports, panels, and luminaires, constructing new foundations and supports, fabricating and installing new panels, and placing vinyl sign overlays at various locations on the Illinois Tollway systems. An optional pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2020, and bids are due by July 9, 2020. The work is to be completed by December 30, 2022, and the contract includes a 5% bid guarantee requirement. IDOT prequalification is required, and the successful bidder must provide payment and performance bonds.

The contract includes disadvantaged business (27.05% participation), veteran-owned small business (3% participation), and equal employment opportunity requirements. Two additional bids were received, with the contract being awarded to Aldridge Electric, Inc. in the amount of $1,404,147.40. The next lowest bid was from Western Remac, Inc. at $1,468,770.50. The contract has an initial term from September 22, 2020 to December 30, 2024, with two renewal options. The contract is funded by the Illinois Toll Highway Authority.