RR-21-4591_SystemwideSignStructure_DynamicMessageSignImprovements

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), has issued an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Contract No. RR-21-4591 for Systemwide Sign Structure and Dynamic Message Sign Improvements across multiple jurisdictions, including DuPage, Kane, McHenry, and Ogle Counties. The scope of work includes temporary ground-mounted sign removal, overhead cantilever sign structure removal, advance guide sign modification, overhead sign structure installation, erosion control measures, landscape restoration, maintenance of traffic operations, dynamic message sign (DMS) installation, and other miscellaneous work. The contract has a substantial completion date of November 4, 2022 and a final completion date of December 9, 2022. Bids are due by 10:30 AM on November 16, 2021 through the state's eProcurement system. Contractors must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Department of Transportation if required, and bid credits up to $50,000 can be applied towards the bid amount.

The contract has Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) participation goals of 41% and 3% respectively. The notice of award indicates that the contract was awarded to Aldridge Electric, Inc. for $2,858,552.91 over an initial term of February 14, 2022 to December 9, 2024, with an option to renew for 2 additional years. One other bidder, Foundation Mechanics, LLC, submitted a bid for $4,223,365.00. The purchasing agency's recommendation to award the contract to Aldridge Electric, Inc. was determined to be reasonable and serves as the basis for the contract award decision.