Car-04-0387 broken window at dirksen

The State of Illinois, Department of Physical Services (PHYSERV350) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Bacon & Van Buskirk Glass Co., Inc., for the furnishing and installation of one bronze-tinted low-emissivity insulated window unit. The contract, valued at $2,392.00, was executed on May 21, 2026, with the same date designated as the completion date. The work was performed at the second floor of the Dirksen Street facility in Springfield, Illinois, where the new window replaced an existing cracked unit. The contracting request originated from the Carpenters Division, with Bryan Tobin designated as the requestor and delivery recipient at 316 Klein Street in Springfield.

The procurement was justified as a sole source award based on immediate need and safety and security concerns associated with the damaged window, which presented risks of injury, security breaches, and weather damage. The vendor's quote, issued on February 16, 2026, included furnishing, installation labor, and lift equipment necessary for the replacement work, while excluding sales tax and tinted film applications. No competitive bidding process was required under the small purchase procedures applied to this contract award.