Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51683
Illinois DOT Solicitation for Deicer Organic Accelerator (Biomelt AG64 or Alternate)
Posted
April 01, 2026
Respond By
April 16, 2026
Identifier
26-494DOT-FINAD-B-51683
NAICS
424690
The Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of deicer organic accelerator with polyol alcohol, specifically Biomelt AG64 or an approved alternate. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Transportation (DOT), Finance & Administration (FINADMIN494 - Budget & Fiscal Management) - OEMs and Vendors: - Biomelt AG64 (OEM: Biomelt) - Alternate products from other manufacturers are permitted if they meet specifications - Products/Services Requested: - Deicer organic accelerator with polyol alcohol - Truckload Delivery: 408,989 gallons (in 4,500-gallon truckloads to up to four district locations) - Partial Truckload Delivery: 4,000 gallons (in partial truckloads of at least 1,000 gallons to district locations) - Product specifications: Specific gravity 1.2-1.4, pH 6-9, solids by volume 52-55% - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Acceptable alternates to Biomelt AG64 are allowed if they meet all technical specifications - Delivery is FOB destination, freight prepaid - Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal of 3% - Required quote attachments: signed contract, offer to the state, vendor disclosure, BEP utilization plan
Description
This solicitation is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Illinois Department of Transportation for the procurement of deicer organic accelerator with polyol alcohol, specifically Biomelt AG64 or an acceptable alternate. The contract term is from execution through June 30, 2027, with delivery FOB destination to multiple district locations in truckloads and partial truckloads. The procurement includes a BEP participation goal of 3% and requires several quote attachments such as signed contract and BEP utilization plan. The solicitation is open market and not a small business set aside.