DHS Murray SP Water Heater Fir Cottage

The State of Illinois Department of Developmental Disabilities (Developmental Disabilities Division) awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to RMK Contracting & Plumbing Services, Inc. on May 6, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2026. The contract value is $8,340.00 and covers the procurement and delivery of two (2) A.O. Smith Model DRE-120 water heaters or equivalent units. The specified equipment features 1/3 phase, 208-volt electrical service with three heating elements rated at 5,000 watts each (15,000 watts total), a 119-gallon nominal storage capacity, 150 pounds per square inch maximum working pressure, and UL listing with NSF/ANSI 5 water quality certification.

The contractor is responsible for delivering the water heaters to W.G. Murray Developmental Center during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and holidays), and must provide a minimum three-year manufacturer warranty on parts and one year of labor for repairs. Additionally, the contractor must furnish the Facility Chief Engineer with factory parts lists and operator guide documentation. The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish uniform requirements including a twelve-month warranty provision, insurance requirements with minimum $1,000,000 general liability coverage, and record retention obligations.