Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53737
Illinois DOT Solicits Biomelt AG64 or Equivalent De-Icer Solutions for Districts 2-7
Posted
September 04, 2026
Respond By
September 22, 2026
Identifier
27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53737
NAICS
424690, 423860
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is seeking bids for the supply and delivery of de-icer solutions to Districts 2-7. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Finance & Administration division - Secretary of Transportation: Gia Biagi - OEMs and Vendors: - Biomelt AG64 (highlighted as the specified OEM) - Acceptable alternatives may be proposed; vendors must be authorized manufacturers or dealers - Products Requested: - Organic accelerator de-icer with polyol alcohol - Must lower freeze point to -40°F when mixed with bulk rock salt - Specific gravity: 1.2-1.4 - pH: 6-9 - Natural solids by volume: 52-55% - Biomelt AG64 or equivalent - Quantities: - 408,989 gallons (truckloads of 4,500 gallons to up to 4 district locations) - 4,000 gallons (partial truckloads of at least 1,000 gallons) - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Delivery required within 24 hours of order, FOB destination, freight prepaid - Vendors must bid on all line items to be considered - Submission of product samples for testing - Proof of authorized dealership if not the manufacturer - Compliance with state disclosure and registration requirements - No small business set-aside or BEP/VBP participation goal - Contract Details: - Order-as-needed contract - Contract term ends June 30, 2027, with maximum total term not exceeding 10 years
Description
This solicitation is for the procurement of De-Icer Solutions for Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Districts 2 through 7. The contract involves supplying de-icer organic accelerator with polyol alcohol, meeting specific gravity, pH, and solids content requirements, with delivery to multiple district locations. The procurement is conducted via an Invitation for Bid (IFB) and includes detailed vendor instructions and contract terms. The contract is an order-as-needed type with estimated quantities provided for evaluation purposes.