DHS Ludeman FY27 Building 45 HVAC OAM

The State of Illinois, through the Developmental Disabilities contracting organization, awarded a competitive sealed bidding contract to Reicher Industries for HVAC replacement services at Ludeman Developmental Center in Park Forest, Illinois. The contract, designated 23-416CMS-BOPM4-P-47273, was awarded on July 1, 2026, with a contract value of $8,422.00 and a period of performance extending through June 30, 2027. The prime contractor, Reicher Industries, based in Monroe Center, Illinois, will deliver replacement equipment and installation labor for the facility's Home 45 unit.

The scope of work encompasses removal and replacement of an existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system, including supply and installation of a new outdoor condenser unit, matching indoor evaporator coil, and required refrigerant. Services include recovery of existing refrigerant in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, removal and disposal of existing equipment, installation of new components with reconnection to existing refrigerant lines, pressure testing, system evacuation, charging, piping modifications, and all incidental materials necessary for complete installation. The contract deliverables comprise replacement materials totaling $6,110.00 and labor services consisting of 8 foreman hours at $151.81 per hour and 8 laborer hours at $137.19 per hour, with system testing and verification of proper operation upon completion.