Sole Source ALSF_ Approach Light Sys. Flashing

This is a sole source procurement by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority for the purchase of Approach Lighting with Sequenced Flashing (ALSF) System Equipment from New Bedford Panoramex Corporation. The ALSF system is required to be relocated from the ground to a newly constructed bridge to accommodate the construction of the I-490 roadway under the bridge. The total estimated value of the sole source award is $173,771.04, with a proposed contract term from May 1, 2024 to November 30, 2025. The sole source justification cites that the ALSF system must meet Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements, and the FAA has stated that there is only one approved manufacturer of the required components. There is a 12-month lead time for manufacturing the equipment, so it must be purchased in advance to avoid delays in the 2025 planned construction. The procurement will be funded through toll revenue, not state-appropriated funds, and the pricing is based on a previous Tollway contract for similar ALSF equipment, which the agency determined to be fair and reasonable.

The sole source procurement is limited to New Bedford Panoramex Corporation, as the FAA has only approved this manufacturer to provide the required ALSF system components. No alternative suppliers were considered. The procurement does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The notice does not provide details on incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total award value is $173,771.04.