How to bid on Hydrostripper Repairs for the Illinois Department of Transportation

What IDOT is buying

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking bids for repair parts and maintenance services for Central Sign Shop hydrostripper equipment. The solicitation is an IFB, number 27-494DOT-FINAD-B-54314, and the initial contract term is two years.

The contract includes an estimated $40,000 for travel reimbursements. Travel must be approved by the agency in advance to qualify for reimbursement.

Deadline and what to do before it

Bids are due November 4, 2026, at 9:00 AM ET. Submit your response before the deadline and follow the submission directions in the bid documents.

Who this opportunity may suit

This opportunity may suit firms that provide repair parts and maintenance services for hydrostripper equipment, including vendors able to support the Central Sign Shop in Springfield, Illinois.

How to access and respond

Use “View original source” to open the bid’s detail page on BidBuy, the State of Illinois procurement portal. Viewing the page and its listed documents is public and does not require signing in.

To quote electronically, register a free vendor account on the portal. Otherwise, follow the submission directions in the bid documents. The listed point of contact is Eric Steffen at [email protected].

Prepare a clear, complete bid

Read the bid documents carefully and make sure your response addresses the requested repair parts and maintenance services. Check the submission directions and allow time to complete the portal steps if you plan to quote electronically.

The bid says to enter $40,000.00 for the initial two-year term for travel reimbursements. Review the applicable travel rules and account for the advance-approval requirement: expenses for travel without prior agency approval are the vendor’s responsibility.