IFB Electronic Parts

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is soliciting bids under contract 25-1051R for the procurement of electronic parts from various manufacturers, including AEA Technology, Altech Corporation, and others, to support its highway systems. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) is for a two-year period of performance with firm pricing, and deliveries are to be made FOB destination to the Illinois Tollway Central Warehouse in Downers Grove, Illinois. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with evaluation based on the lowest line item price, lowest group of line items, or lowest overall total price. Bidders must submit all responses electronically via the BidBuy portal by the specified deadline, including required attachments such as the Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois, and a BEP Utilization Plan. A specific Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goal of 17 percent has been established, and firms must be BEP-certified at the time of submission to be considered. Vendors are required to maintain a Certificate of Insurance naming the State as an additionally insured and must comply with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act and federal cybersecurity directives. Invoicing is generally required upon contract completion, with a deadline of July 31 for any services or supplies provided through June 30 of that year.