Illinois Department of Transportation Re-Bid #2 - 2027 DBE Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward Conference - IFB - B-54694
Illinois Department of Transportation | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Dec 1, 2026
- 17 days left
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2026
- Primary contact
- Aaron Beard
- (217) 782-6286
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Business and Workforce Diversity seeks a venue and catering services for the 2027 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Conference: Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward. The conference provides workshops and networking to help DBE firms pursue federally funded highway contracts and support Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) goals. Requirements include a main session room with 500 capacity, 6 breakout rooms for up to 75 people each, an exhibitor area for up to 75 vendors, overnight room blocks, audio/visual support, and onsite catering including breakfasts, lunches, breaks, and networking appetizers. The event will be held for 2 consecutive days between Feb. 24 and Apr. 8, 2027, in Sangamon, McLean, Peoria, or Champaign County, Illinois under solicitation B-54694.
Price, responsibility and responsiveness
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Summary
The Illinois Department of Transportation Office of Business and Workforce Diversity seeks a venue and catering services for the 2027 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Conference: Today's Challenge, Tomorrow's Reward.
The conference provides workshops and networking to help DBE firms pursue federally funded highway contracts and support Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) goals. Requirements include a main session room with 500 capacity, 6 breakout rooms for up to 75 people each, an exhibitor area for up to 75 vendors, overnight room blocks, audio/visual support, and onsite catering including breakfasts, lunches, breaks, and networking appetizers. The event will be held for 2 consecutive days between Feb. 24 and Apr. 8, 2027, in Sangamon, McLean, Peoria, or Champaign County, Illinois under solicitation B-54694.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price, responsibility and responsiveness
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Offer to the State of Illinois
- Contract
- Attachment A – Pricing Table
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Department of Transportation
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Department of Transportation | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 1, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov. For questions, contact Aaron Beard.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Department of Transportation | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Aaron Beard at (217) 782-6286. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, responsibility and responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of December 1, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Disclosure or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, Offer to the State of Illinois, Contract, Attachment A – Pricing Table. Review the full document from Illinois Department of Transportation | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.
