SP Roadway Flares (Fusees)

The Illinois Tollway has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ# 25-0069) for roadway flares and smart sequential road flares, seeking a vendor to supply an estimated 350 cases of Orion Safety Flares (Model #9240 or equivalent) and 26 sets of Pi-Lit Smart Sequential Orange Professional Rechargeable Flares. The contract, scheduled to run from December 18, 2025, through December 17, 2027, requires delivery to the Illinois Tollway M-2 site in Hillside, Illinois, within ten working days of order receipt. Vendors must provide UL-certified flares meeting specific requirements, including a 20-minute burn time, non-perchlorate formula, and DOT Class 4.1 classification. The procurement will be conducted through BidBuy, with all quoted prices required to remain valid for 180 days from submission. The award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder who bids on all items, with the contract contingent on fund availability and the Illinois Tollway's right to terminate or suspend if sufficient appropriations are not secured.

The solicitation does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. However, the Standard Illinois Certifications document mandates vendor compliance with equal employment practices and anti-discrimination commitments. While no incumbent vendors are mentioned, the contract requires vendors to complete a comprehensive 33-point certification process addressing legal, ethical, and operational standards. Vendors must provide proof of insurance, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate general commercial liability coverage. Though a specific budget range is not provided, the estimated procurement includes 350 cases of flares and 26 sets of rechargeable flares, suggesting a moderate-value contract. The procurement is subject to the Illinois Procurement Code and includes potential consequences for false statements, including contract voiding, suspension, debarment, financial penalties, or criminal consequences.