D6 Lab water bath small purchase

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), specifically District 6 located in Springfield, has awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Tiles in Style for a specialized laboratory water bath. The contract, identified as 26-494DOT-DISTR-P-86904, has a total value of $5,998.00 and will be performed between September 25, 2025, and June 30, 2026. The water bath is designed to meet ASTM D5581 and ASTM C88 standards, featuring a 14-gallon minimum volume, digital temperature control, and the capacity to accommodate 16 4" Marshall specimens simultaneously.

The water bath's technical specifications include a digital controller with a temperature range from ambient to 180 degrees Fahrenheit, precise temperature control of +/- 0.1%, and a 110-volt 60 Hz power input. The equipment is constructed with stainless steel exposed areas, a fully insulated design, an interior stainless-steel shelf, and a magnetic stirring bar for water circulation. The procurement follows the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which governs vendor interactions, performance expectations, and contractual obligations for state procurement processes.