27PS013101 / PPE-07-0104 PP water softener replacement

The State of Illinois, through the Secretary of State's Physical Services division (PHYSERV350), awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Absolute Water Technologies on August 31, 2026, for the procurement and delivery of two Culligan Model #900-2 water softener systems or equivalent units. The contract value is $32,000.00, with delivery required by November 30, 2026, and final contract completion by December 31, 2026. The equipment will be delivered via Free on Board (FOB) Destination to the Secretary of State facility located at 3701 Winchester Road, Springfield, Illinois, with installation and startup coordination to be performed by state plumbing staff at the facility's water treatment location at 315 North Klein, Springfield, Illinois.

The specified water softener systems must meet stringent technical requirements, including American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Section VIII certification for fiberglass or epoxy-lined steel tanks, 120-volt operation capability, a minimum continuous flow rate of 90 gallons per minute (GPM), and 30 cubic feet of resin capacity per tank with a softening capacity of 900,000 grains per unit. Absolute Water Technologies' pricing of $16,000 per unit includes all shipping costs and is designated as firm for the contract duration. The awarded vendor is responsible for invoicing upon contract completion and must comply with standard Illinois certifications, insurance requirements including $1,000,000 in general commercial liability coverage, and applicable prevailing wage obligations.