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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.

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What is Illinois Department of Transportation looking for?

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Work includes 459 SF precast prestressed concrete I-beam repair; 267 sy concrete pavement scarification; 1,068 SY bridge deck latex concrete overlay, 2 1/2"; 4,860 SY bridge deck latex concrete overlay 3 3/4"; 3,772 SY bridge deck grooving (longitudinal); 5,493 SF grooving for recessed pavement marking 7"; 4,506 SF polyurea pavement marking type ii - line 6"; 6,011 sf pavement marking blackout tape, 7"; 8 EA.  Temporary rumble strips; 328 SF preformed joint strip seal; 757 SY hot-mix asphalt shoulders, 10".

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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.

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Should I wait for the RFP to be released?

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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.

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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.

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What results do Starbridge customers see?

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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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