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FY26 IDOT - Central Sign Shop - Aluminum Sign Blanks- REBID
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The contract involves the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) seeking bids for aluminum sign blanks to support their Central Sign Shop operations for Fiscal Year 2026. The solicitation, numbered 26-494DOT-FINAD-B-48868, was posted on August 8, 2025, with a response deadline of August 26, 2025. The procurement emphasizes compliance with a 6% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal, requiring bidders to submit detailed BEP Utilization Plans and demonstrate good faith efforts to meet this diversity target. The contract is estimated to be valued between $500,000 and $2 million, with the possibility of economic adjustments every six months to account for volatile aluminum prices. Delivery is to be made on palletized sheets, conforming to IDOT standards, with specific packaging, marking, and handling instructions to ensure safe transport and traceability. The scope includes supplying aluminum sign blanks that meet IDOT’s specifications, including standards for radius and hole-punch requirements, and ASTM B449-93 compliance. Bidders must submit samples for testing before full production, and materials are subject to random sampling and inspection upon delivery at IDOT’s Springfield facility. The contract stipulates performance timelines, with orders placed during designated windows (May 1–June 30 and November 1–December 31), to be fulfilled within 60 days of order receipt, with delivery scheduled between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM CST. The procurement process evaluates bids primarily on lowest price, responsiveness, and responsibility, with strict adherence to federal and state regulations, including certifications related to responsible conduct, conflict of interest disclosures, and compliance with Illinois laws. All bid submissions must be made electronically through the BidBuy system, including comprehensive documentation such as vendor disclosures, certifications, and BEP plans, with responses due by the specified deadline. The contract incorporates federal and Illinois statutory clauses covering wage laws, equal opportunity, procurement regulations, and conflict of interest provisions, emphasizing transparency, legal compliance, and diversity participation throughout the procurement and performance phases.
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