26-494DOT-FINAD-B-49550 | (FY26) Cass St Bridge Brake Replacements

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for the procurement and delivery of replacement industrial brakes and bearings for the Cass Street Bridge in Joliet, Illinois. The scope of work involves sourcing four motor brakes to replace GE Thrustor Model CR 9516-1465 and four machinery brakes to replace GE Thrustor Model CR 9516-1966, along with four pillow block spherical roller bearings and four pillow block self-aligning ball bearings. All brakes must be actuated by 480 volt, three-phase, 60 Hertz motors and meet specific torque and rotation requirements. The vendor is responsible for the delivery and offloading of these components at the bridge site by December 31, 2025, while installation will be performed by others. The contract is awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with submissions required electronically via BidBuy. Awardees must provide comprehensive insurance coverage, including one million dollars per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability, and must comply with Illinois prevailing wage laws. The agreement is subject to the State Prompt Payment Act and requires vendors to certify against forced labor and cybersecurity risks. All manufacturers' warranties must be transferred to the State, and the vendor must provide a twelve-month warranty ensuring supplies are free from defects and fit for their intended use.