SP Promotional Items

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (Illinois Tollway) is requesting quotes for customized promotional items imprinted with Tollway branding, with quotes due June 23, 2026.

The solicitation is structured as two bidding groups; vendors may respond to one or both but must bid all line items within a selected group to be responsive. Group 1 comprises five items: 4,000 heavy-duty ice scrapers, 15,000 flashing LED light keychains, 3,000 drawstring sport packs, 3,000 prism totes, and 3,000 collapsible koozie can coolers. Group 2 includes 4 premium 10-foot event tents with carrying cases and 12 tent walls. All items must be produced to specified standards using plastic, polyester, and aluminum with customization per Tollway-provided logos and Pantone colors. Vendors proposing equivalent products must supply brand names, item numbers, product specifications, and images for Tollway approval. All products must include manufacturer warranties and meet durable-printing quality standards that do not fade.

Delivery is required within six weeks from contract signing on a free-on-board destination basis to the Operations Department in Downers Grove, Illinois. The contract term is six months commencing July 1, 2026 or upon the last dated signature, whichever is later, with no renewal options. Award goes to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest total price. All quoted prices must remain valid for 180 calendar days from submission, with no price increases permitted. Line-item pricing must be all-inclusive of design proofs, setup fees, and shipping and handling charges. Invoicing is due within 15 business days of delivery and must include certification of compliance with 605 ILCS 10/16.1. The Tollway reserves the right to order quantities different from those specified and may terminate for cause immediately or for convenience with 30 days' notice. The contract is contingent upon appropriated funds.