TECHNICAL PROPOSAL ONLY- Certification Supportive Services for Districts 7 - 9 Re-Bid 2

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking proposals from qualified vendors with experience in the Illinois transportation-related construction industry to provide certification assistance and outreach to businesses seeking Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) certification with IDOT Districts 7-9. The selected vendor will be required to provide services that include, but are not limited to, DBE certification assistance, DBE outreach events, DBE certification workshops, and attendance at IDOT meetings and conferences. The initial contract term is upon execution and will expire on September 30, 2022, with an option to renew for one additional 2-year term. Vendors must submit technical proposals electronically by June 8, 2020 at 1:30 PM Central Time, while pricing will be submitted separately under Bid Number B-15143. Proposals will be evaluated based on the vendor's qualifications, understanding of the scope of work, and proposed approach, with a 25% DBE participation goal for the contract.

There is a mandatory requirement for vendors to have an office location within one of the three IDOT Districts covered by the proposal, and preference may be given to Illinois residents and veteran-owned small businesses. The incumbent vendor is FV Consulting LLC, who was awarded the previous $385,600 contract. IDOT is seeking to re-procure these certification assistance and outreach services, with no specific budget parameters provided in the solicitation documents.