Small Business Set Aside - Champaign Storage Fence & Installation

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a chain link fence and installation services for a storage facility in Champaign County and the City of Champaign, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is leading this Small Business Set Aside (SBSA) program, which includes the construction of 2,064 feet of 6-foot-high chain link fence with 3 rows of barbed wire, as well as the installation of a 24-foot-long, 6-foot-high aluminum sliding gate. The work must adhere to IDOT's technical specifications for chain link fence construction. The initial contract term is 12 months, with the possibility of renewal for up to 10 years total. Bids are due on a specific date, and attendance at the pre-submission conference is not mandatory. Pricing must be submitted on a line item basis, and the State will determine the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set Aside, open only to vendors participating in the state's SBSA program. Minority, women, and disabled-owned business participation is encouraged, and certified vendors must be utilized to meet any specified goals. The procurement is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, and the total contract amount is estimated but not provided. No details are given regarding incumbent vendors or the current competitive environment, and the provided documentation does not include any information about the possible award value or budget range.