How to bid on generator installation for Illinois DOT’s Ladd and Sycamore yards

What Illinois DOT is buying

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking installation of whole-site backup generators at its Ladd and Sycamore maintenance yards. This is an invitation for bid (IFB) listed as a construction opportunity.

The solicitation is open to all vendors in BidBuy, so firms that can perform generator installation work may find it relevant.

Key date and deadline

The solicitation was published October 15, 2026. Bids are due November 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.

Submit before the deadline and follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The provided information does not state what happens to late submissions.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit construction firms with experience installing backup generators for sites such as maintenance yards. The solicitation is open to all vendors in BidBuy.

How to access and respond

Click “View original source” to open the bid’s detail page on BidBuy. Viewing the page and its listed documents is public and does not require signing in.

To submit electronically, register a free vendor account on the portal. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. Submit before the stated deadline.

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Review the full bid documents before preparing your response. Check the required work, specifications, submission instructions, and any forms so your bid addresses the solicitation as written.

Plan how you will carry out installation at both yards, and make sure your pricing and response are consistent with the bid requirements. For questions, the listed point of contact is Timothy Neisler at [email protected].