VACIS Radioactive Material Removal and Disposal

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), is seeking bids for the VACIS Radioactive Material Removal and Disposal project in Sangamon County. The vendor must be an Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) registered low-level radioactive waste (LLRW) broker. The scope of work includes the packaging, labeling, manifesting, and transportation of two Cobalt 60 radioactive sources with specific serial numbers, starting activities, and dimensions, to a disposal facility in compliance with state and federal regulations. The initial contract term is from July 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, with the possibility of renewal. Bids from vendors who are not registered with IEMA-OHS at the time of submission will not be considered. The contract will utilize a lump sum pricing format, and the total payments shall not exceed an undisclosed maximum amount. There are no subcontractor or small business set-aside requirements. Payment terms include the State's standard prompt payment provisions, and the State may receive an undisclosed discount for prompt payment. The contract is funded by the State and is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds.

The procurement is open to all vendors who meet the IEMA-OHS registration requirement, and there is no specified incumbent contractor. The contract opportunity does not mention any disadvantaged enterprise set-asides or other restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The total award value or budget range is not disclosed in the provided documents.