IFB-Carbon Monoxide Detectors

The contract involves a procurement process exclusively set aside for small business vendors, with the Illinois Toll Highway Authority seeking to purchase Carbon Monoxide Detectors through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) process. All responses must be submitted electronically via the BidBuy platform, as per the mandated electronic submission policy outlined by the Illinois Chief Procurement Office, which prohibits paper responses to streamline and standardize the procurement process. The solicitation, identified as IFB-Carbon Monoxide Detectors with solicitation number 25-557THA-ENGPF-B-48678, was posted on October 3, 2025, with a response deadline of November 13, 2025. The contract size is estimated to range between $50,000 and $100,000, and the performance will be conducted within Illinois. The primary contact for the procurement is Kristina L. Peart, the Contracting Officer. The scope of the procurement includes the supply and delivery of Carbon Monoxide Detectors, with specific requirements for product brand or approved equivalents, delivery terms, and provisions for product substitutions, returns, and handling defective items. The contract is structured for an initial three-year term with two optional one-year renewals, emphasizing firm unit prices, multiple deliveries as needed, and compliance with standard contractual and certification requirements. Vendors must also adhere to Illinois-specific disclosure and registration mandates, including active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG), and must complete mandatory disclosure forms certifying compliance with procurement laws, conflict of interest policies, and other regulatory requirements. The procurement process prioritizes transparency, vendor compliance, and adherence to the state's electronic submission protocols to ensure a fair and efficient bidding environment.