26-557THA-ENGCO-B-51062 | I-25-2032 Tri-State Tollwy(I-294)Rdwy Recon. Tri-State Tollwy Nth of St.Charles to Nth Ave. MP32.4

This contract, identified as 26-557THA-ENGCO-B-51062, pertains to the reconstruction of the roadway on the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) from north of St. Charles to North Avenue at milepost 32.4 in Illinois. It is administered by the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), with work performed primarily in Downers Grove, Illinois. The scope encompasses extensive highway construction activities including pavement removal, asphalt paving, installation of drainage structures, pavement marking, and related roadway improvements. The contract emphasizes compliance with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Tollway supplemental specifications, as well as strict adherence to state procurement policies including disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and veteran-owned small business (VOSB) participation goals. The solicitation was issued on February 13, 2026, and bids are due electronically via the State of Illinois BidBuy system by March 27, 2026. Proposals must be submitted in three volumes covering required documentation, special provisions, and contract requirements, including bonds and insurance. Although no formal Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated, the contract includes specific provisions addressing site examination, records retention, audit requirements, and robust evaluation criteria centered on the meaningful inclusion and good faith effort towards DBE and VOSB participation. The evaluation process balances technical and socio-economic considerations alongside price, suggesting a trade-off approach rather than Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). No pricing information or total contract value is included in the documents, as the schedule of prices contains quantities and pay items but no unit or extended prices; thus, this solicitation appears to be a bid template requiring contractor input. The contract period extends from the Notice to Proceed date through September 30, 2027, with post-performance obligations lasting until September 30, 2029. Work will be inspected on site in Illinois with formal acceptance administered from ISTHA’s Downers Grove office. The contract imposes critical administrative requirements including background checks, committed key personnel resources, prohibition of unauthorized subcontracting, and stringent change controls. Additionally, vendors must prequalify with IDOT and register with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Payment and invoicing details are managed via the B2GNow system, which also tracks compliance on subcontractor payments, though no formal invoicing portal or accounting codes are specified. Contractor representations and certifications require attestation of socioeconomic status and disclosure of any relationships or conflicts affecting eligibility or compliance. The solicitation mandates electronic submissions in standardized formats and prohibits physical or