Question 1

When is the deadline for the Illinois Department of Transportation RFP?

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The deadline for this RFP is Jan 16, 2026. Make sure to submit your proposal before this date to be considered.

Question 2

What is Illinois Department of Transportation looking for?

Accepted Answer

IDOT is soliciting bids to replace the bridge superstructure and approach slabs, and to complete lighting ADA improvements and traffic signal modernization at Loomis Street over I-290 in Chicago, Cook County.  The contract is part of the January 16, 2026 letting in District 1.

Question 3

How do I find RFPs before my competitors?

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Starbridge centralizes thousands of state, local, education, and university bid portals into one AI-powered feed. We monitor 24/7 and alert you the moment an RFP drops, so you're always first to know. Plus, we track early buying signals—like contract expirations and meeting minutes—months before RFPs are released.

Question 4

Should I wait for the RFP to be released?

Accepted Answer

No. If you're not already part of the RFP writing process, you're already behind. Starbridge helps you identify opportunities months early through buying signals like strategic plans, board meeting mentions, contract expirations, and new budgets—so you can influence requirements before competitors even see the RFP.

Question 5

How does Starbridge help me win more RFPs?

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Starbridge helps you create winning proposals in half the time with AI-powered proposal drafting based on your product knowledge base. We auto-fill responses, generate compliance matrices, and provide real-time collaboration tools. Plus, you get verified decision-maker contacts and account intelligence to tailor your approach.

Question 6

What results do Starbridge customers see?

Accepted Answer

Starbridge customers report booking 5 meetings in their first week, 40% lifts in campaign response rates, and identifying 300+ opportunities in their first month. On average, Starbridge helps sales teams book 30-40% of leads into meetings by targeting the right accounts at the right time.

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026-62U12 - (520-Ft) Bridge Superstructure replacement, approach slab replacement, lighting ADA improvement and traffic signal modernization. The project is located at Structure No. 016-2114 on Loomis Street over I-290 in the City of Chicago in Cook County.

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