SP Animal Carcass Disposal Service

The Illinois Tollway is seeking a vendor to provide Animal Carcass Disposal Service through a small purchase contract. The selected vendor will be responsible for the cremation and disposal of roadside animal carcasses along the Illinois Tollway. The contract term is for an initial 2-year period from August 1, 2022 through July 31, 2024, with up to 4 years of renewal options at the Tollway's discretion. The vendor must adhere to COVID-19 protocols, provide drop-off tickets and certificates of disposal, and submit itemized invoices within 15 days of each cremation. The Animal Carcass Disposal location must be within an 80-mile radius of the Tollway's Central Shop in Downers Grove, Illinois. Pricing must be valid for 180 days and no price increases will be accepted. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest total price for the initial 2-year term and all subsequent renewal terms. The estimated quantities are 200 units for the initial 2-year term and 400 units for the 4-year renewal term.

The solicitation is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number. Vendors will be required to complete various certifications and disclosures, including compliance with civil rights laws, prohibitions on political contributions and conflicts of interest, and agreements to collect and remit Illinois use tax. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and does not provide any information on the existing infrastructure or technology that may require integration.