Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53916
IDOT District 5 Septic Tank Clean-Out Services for Four Interstate Rest Areas
Posted
September 18, 2026
Respond By
October 06, 2026
Identifier
27-494DOT-FINAD-B-53916
NAICS
562991
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 5 is seeking septic tank clean-out services for four interstate rest areas. - Government Buyer: - Illinois Department of Transportation, District 5 - Managed by Finance & Administration, Budget & Fiscal Management - Locations: - Farmland Rest Area (Eastbound) - Salt Kettle Rest Area (Westbound) - Illini Prairie Rest Area (Northbound) - Illini Prairie Rest Area (Southbound) - Services Requested: - Pumping septic holding tanks when they reach 1/4 to 1/3 capacity - 24/7 emergency service with 2-hour response time - Regular, overtime, and holiday hours - Compliance with safety requirements (ANSI Class II Safety Vests or better) - Coordination with Department staff - Contract Details: - Initial term of two years, with up to three renewal options (total contract not to exceed 10 years) - Vendors must bid on all line items - Subcontracting is not allowed - Proof of insurance required - No specific OEMs or vendors named; opportunity is open to all qualified providers - Notable Requirements: - Emergency response capability - Strict safety and regulatory compliance - Rest area closures for up to five consecutive days for service, with restrictions around major travel holidays
Description
This solicitation is a rebid procurement for septic system services at four rest areas in Illinois Department of Transportation District 5. The services include clean-out of septic holding tanks at Farmland Rest Area - East Bound, Salt Kettle Rest Area - West Bound, Illini Prairie Rest Area - North Bound, and Illini Prairie Rest Area - South Bound. The vendor is required to pump the septic tanks when they reach a certain fill level and comply with specified work hours and safety requirements. The contract period is from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028.