Gearbox Grease

E&N Services Company has been awarded a contract by the East Moline Correctional Center, an agency of the Illinois Department of Corrections, for the supply of STIHL Brushcutter Gearbox Grease. The contract, designated as 27-426DOC-EMOLI-P-100479, was awarded on August 6, 2026, with a completion date of June 30, 2027. The total contract value is $174. The primary product is genuine STIHL Original Equipment Manufacturer lubricant (Part Number 0781 120 1118) supplied in 225-gram tubes, designed for heavy-duty gear heads, angle drives, drive tube assemblies, and professional outdoor equipment. The contract requires delivery of five units to the East Moline Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock, located at 100 Hillcrest Road, East Moline, Illinois 61244, with deliveries restricted to weekdays between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The procurement was conducted through an open market small purchase method utilizing a Basic Ordering Agreement structure for awards under $50,000. Delivery must occur within 30 days of contract award, with pricing established on a Free On Board destination basis, inclusive of all transportation and handling costs borne by the vendor. The contract is subject to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which establish requirements including mandatory insurance coverage, prevailing wage compliance where applicable, and a three-year record retention obligation. The awarded contract allows for equivalent product submissions provided minor design or construction variations do not impact suitability for intended use, with burden of proof residing with the vendor.