Fountain lights

Illinois awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract valued at $8,651.13 to test through the Physical Services (PHYSERV350) contracting organization. The award, issued on June 9, 2026, covers automation control equipment for fountains located in front of the Library Building. The prime contractor, Roman Fountains, a vendor based in Tallevast, Florida, was selected on a sole source basis due to the specialized nature of the components and their compatibility with existing fountain systems.

The contract deliverables consist of three categories of fountain automation equipment: two RCOM-PNL3 Water Level & Low-Level Protection Control units at $1,869.50 each, two RCOM-CNA Adjustable Combo Water Level/Cut-off Sensor units at $725.88 each, and one RWC-STAND-ALONE Wind Compensation Control Panel with Anemometer at $3,460.37. These components are designed to enable automated fountain operation by monitoring water levels, preventing overfill and underfill conditions, and shutting down fountains during high-wind conditions. The contract period extends from the award date of June 9, 2026, through the completion date of June 9, 2026, with pre-payment required prior to shipment and warranty repair or replacement contingent upon factory inspection.