Welding Services for Off Road and Snow Ice Equipment D1

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking qualified small business vendors to provide fabrication and welding repairs of off-road and snow and ice equipment for IDOT District 1 on an as-needed basis. This is a multiple award contract, with a primary and secondary vendor selected for each county in District 1. The initial term of the contract is four (4) years, with a maximum total term of ten (10) years including any renewals or extensions. Vendors will be required to submit pricing on an hourly labor rate basis, with materials incorporated into the hourly cost. IDOT has provided historical labor hour estimates, but actual quantities may vary based on agency requirements. The procurement is conducted as an Invitation for Bid (IFB), and bids are due by the specified Bid Opening Date.

This contracting opportunity is reserved for the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program, and only State of Illinois Registered Small Businesses are eligible to participate. There are no subcontracting goals for Minority, Women, or Disabled-Owned Businesses or Veteran-Owned Small Businesses. The contract will be funded by IDOT, and the total award amount is not specified. The current incumbent vendors are MTS Welding & Fabrication and Grover Fabrication and Welding LLC, who were awarded a previous contract for these services totaling $819,000.00.