ENG-07-0383 warranty upgrade for caterpillar generators

The Illinois Secretary of State's Department of Physical Services (PHYSERV350) awarded a $6,000 Open Market Small Purchase contract to Altorfer Inc. on July 29, 2025, for warranty upgrades on two Caterpillar generators located at the Capitol Building in Springfield. The contract covers extended warranty services for generators with serial numbers LYP00305 and LYP00306, upgrading the existing warranty from a standard 2-year to a comprehensive 5-year "Platinum" warranty.

The warranty upgrade provides extensive coverage including parts and labor for up to 2,500 hours of usage, emergency freight support up to $500, emergency repair services of 8 hours/320 miles per service call, and generator rental coverage up to $10,000. The extended warranty will remain in effect from February 14, 2026, to February 14, 2029, ensuring continuous protection for these critical power generation assets. The sole-source procurement was designed to provide a cost-effective solution for maintaining the state's essential power infrastructure with comprehensive manufacturer support.