DHS Ludeman FY27 HVAC House 43 Condensing Unit OAM

The State of Illinois, Department of Developmental Disabilities, awarded a Competitive Sealed Bidding contract to Reicher Industries for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system replacement services at Ludeman Developmental Center in Park Forest, Illinois. The contract, numbered 23-416CMS-BOPM4-P-47273, was awarded on October 7, 2026, with a completion date of March 20, 2027, and a total contract value of $8,922.00. Reicher Industries, based in Monroe Center, Illinois, will provide full replacement of the HVAC system serving Home 43 at the facility.

The scope of work includes supply and installation of replacement equipment comprising a condensing unit, matching evaporator coil, and refrigerant, valued at $6,610.00. Labor services total 16 hours, consisting of 8 hours at the foreman rate of $151.81 per hour ($1,214.48) and 8 hours at the basic labor rate of $137.19 per hour ($1,097.52), all performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Work activities encompass recovery of existing refrigerant in accordance with Environmental Protection Agency guidelines, removal and disposal of existing equipment, system modifications, pressure testing, evacuation, charging, and startup verification.