Illinois Secretary of State - Index Building Lift Station Replacement - 27-350SOS-SOS35-B-53276 (2026)
Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Aug 4, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Jul 9, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Katie Speck
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is requesting bids for a new lift station located at Index Building, 111 E. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701. The work involves removing the existing aging lift station and furnishing and installing a complete prefabricated fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) lift station basin, dual submersible grinder pumps (Barnes VZSGV series or approved equal), piping assemblies, slide-away couplings, guide rails, breakaway fitting system, check valves, and a wall-mounted NEMA 3R lift station control panel. The project also includes electrical work, instrumentation, trenching, excavation, backfilling, compacting, and concrete sidewalks, curbing, or asphalt pavement patches where required. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board and have 7 years of specialized experience in commercial lift stations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM at 501 S 2nd Street, Rm 037, Springfield, IL 62756. Bids are due by August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM via BidBuy.
Prefabricated fiberglass-reinforced lift station basin, Dual submersible grinder pumps (Barnes VZSGV series or approved equal), Piping assemblies, Slide-away couplings, Guide rails, Breakaway fitting system, Check valves, Wall-mounted NEMA 3R lift station control panel, Electrical wiring and conduit, Instrumentation, And asphalt/concrete pavement patching
Lowest price, responsibility, and responsiveness
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Summary
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is requesting bids for a new lift station located at Index Building, 111 E. Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701.
The work involves removing the existing aging lift station and furnishing and installing a complete prefabricated fiberglass-reinforced polyester (FRP) lift station basin, dual submersible grinder pumps (Barnes VZSGV series or approved equal), piping assemblies, slide-away couplings, guide rails, breakaway fitting system, check valves, and a wall-mounted NEMA 3R lift station control panel. The project also includes electrical work, instrumentation, trenching, excavation, backfilling, compacting, and concrete sidewalks, curbing, or asphalt pavement patches where required. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board and have 7 years of specialized experience in commercial lift stations. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for July 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM at 501 S 2nd Street, Rm 037, Springfield, IL 62756. Bids are due by August 4, 2026, at 2:00 PM via BidBuy.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Lowest price
- Responsibility
- Responsiveness
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
11- Prefabricated fiberglass-reinforced lift station basin
- Dual submersible grinder pumps (Barnes VZSGV series or approved equal)
- Piping assemblies
- Slide-away couplings
- Guide rails
- Breakaway fitting system
- Check valves
- Wall-mounted NEMA 3R lift station control panel
- Electrical wiring and conduit
- Instrumentation
- Asphalt/concrete pavement patching
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
Bid Bond 10%, Performance Bond, Vendor Disclosure (Forms A) or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure (Forms B), CDB Qualification Certificate, Current CDB Qualification Certificate, signed addenda
- Submit to
- https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-350SOS-SOS35-B-53276&external=true&parentUrl=close
- Duration
- 24 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is August 4, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.bidbuy.illinois.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sda?docId=27-350SOS-SOS35-B-53276&external=true&parentUrl=close. For questions, contact Katie Speck.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | 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 Katie Speck. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Prefabricated fiberglass-reinforced lift station basin, Dual submersible grinder pumps (Barnes VZSGV series or approved equal), Piping assemblies, Slide-away couplings, Guide rails, Breakaway fitting system, Check valves, Wall-mounted NEMA 3R lift station control panel, Electrical wiring and conduit. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Lowest price, responsibility, and responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
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: Bid Bond 10%, Performance Bond, Vendor Disclosure (Forms A) or IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure (Forms B), CDB Qualification Certificate, Current CDB Qualification Certificate, signed addenda. Review the full document from Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | 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.