direct drive fan motor

The State of Illinois, Department of Physical Services (PHYSSERV350) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to test on May 6, 2026, for the procurement of a direct drive fan motor. The specific equipment being supplied is a 1/3 horsepower, single-phase, 60-hertz motor rated for 115/230 volts with a 48Z frame and Totally Enclosed Air Over (TEAO) design. The motor is intended for installation at the Stratton Loading Dock, specifically to replace a faulty fan motor in the dock's hanging heater system. The contract was established under purchase order number ELE-03-0460 and carries a total value of $357.01, comprising $330.70 for the motor unit and $26.31 for shipping and handling.

Performance under this award is scheduled between May 6, 2026, and June 30, 2026. The requisition originated from the Electricians Division of the Office of the Secretary of State in Springfield, Illinois, dated March 26, 2025, with delivery directed to the Stratton Electric Shop. The procurement qualifies as a small purchase transaction under the $500 threshold and is exempt from sales tax. The contract represents a routine supply acquisition typical of state facility maintenance operations, with delivery and installation completion anticipated prior to the June 30, 2026, contract conclusion date.