Welding Services for Off Road and Snow Ice Equipment D1

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking bids from Illinois certified small businesses for welding services for off-road and snow/ice equipment within IDOT District 1, which includes Cook, Lake, DuPage, McHenry, and Will Counties. The contract will require the provision of welding services such as fabrication, repairs, and the supply of materials. Vendors must meet specific staff and safety requirements. Pricing is requested on an hourly labor rate basis for various metal types, with estimated quantities provided for each county. The contract term is upon execution through June 30, 2022, with an option to renew for 2 additional years. Pursuant to CPO Notice 2020.06, the State will only accept electronic submissions for this competitive solicitation, and paper responses will not be accepted. The bid deadline is July 16, 2020.

This contract is subject to the State's Small Business Set-Aside Program, meaning it is only open to Illinois certified small businesses. The solicitation was previously awarded to three vendors - Botts Welding & Truck Service, Inc., Grover Fabrication & Welding LLC, and MTS Welding & Fabrication - with a total combined contract value of $861,500 for the initial 23-month term. The contract also includes participation goals for the Business Enterprise Program and Veterans Business Program, although the specific percentage goals are not provided.