RR-23-4886 Systemwide CCTV Camera and Ramp Queue Detection Installation

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Tollway), is issuing a competitive solicitation for Contract No. RR-23-4886, which involves the Systemwide CCTV Camera and Ramp Queue Detection Installation project. The scope of work includes the installation of new CCTV cameras, removal of existing analog CCTV cameras and installation of replacement digital HD CCTV cameras, installation of new ramp queue detection systems, installation of conduit and fiber optic cable, power coordination and installation, maintenance of traffic, temporary erosion and sediment control measures, and landscaping. The work will be performed along the Reagan Memorial Tollway (I-88), Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90), and Veterans Memorial Tollway (I-355) in various Illinois counties. Bids are due electronically via BidBuy on June 1, 2023, by 10:30 a.m. local time, and the contract term is from August 28, 2023, to August 19, 2024.

The Tollway has set a 25% Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) participation goal for the Core Work of this contract, and bidders must submit a DBE Utilization Plan with their bid. The Tollway will also accept Veteran Small Business Participation and Equal Employment Opportunity program participation. The pricing will be a combination of unit prices, lump sum items, and allowances. The Tollway reserves the right to reject any and all bids. The contract was recently awarded to Meade, Inc., which submitted a Utilization Plan that includes 3.04% Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) and 25.13% DBE participation. The total award amount is $3,136,806.96.