26-557THA-ENGCO-B-50095 | I-25-2027- Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Landscape Planting Improvements I-55 To Cermak Road Mile Post 2

This contract, titled "I-25-2027- Tri-State Tollway (I-294) Landscape Planting Improvements I-55 To Cermak Road Mile Post 2," issued by the Illinois Department of Construction, covers landscape planting and related improvements along a segment of the Tri-State Tollway in Downers Grove, Illinois. The scope includes planting, berm installation, grading, fencing, erosion control, and maintaining traffic during construction. The project is aimed at enhancing the visual and environmental quality of the tollway corridor from Mile Post 23.1 to Mile Post 29.5. Bids are to be submitted electronically by January 9, 2026, with a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled for December 3, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various contract requirements, including insurance, bid instructions, and conditions to ensure the contractor meets state and local standards. Vendors responding to this solicitation must adhere to Illinois procurement regulations by completing either an Illinois Vendor Disclosure Form or the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure Form, depending on their registration status with the Illinois Procurement Gateway. These forms are critical for transparency, conflict-of-interest disclosures, and certification of compliance with procurement laws. Failure to properly submit these documents can result in disqualification from the bidding process. The contract also specifies communication through a designated purchaser contact and centralizes submission procedures via the Illinois state bidding portal, aiming to facilitate organized and compliant vendor participation.