Heating Elements

Heartland Mechanical Contractors, LLC has been awarded a Competitive Sealed Bidding contract by Robinson Correctional Center in Illinois for the supply and delivery of heating elements. The contract, valued at $62,160.00, encompasses the procurement of 168 replacement heating elements at $370.00 per unit. These elements are designated for furnaces serving Housing Units 1 through 5 and the Vocational facility, with seven heating units each requiring 24 elements. The contract was awarded on September 21, 2026, with a completion date of March 31, 2027.

The heating elements constitute repair materials for the fourth year of maintenance at Robinson Correctional Center. Payment is to be rendered on a progress billing basis as work is completed, with standard terms including 1.5 percent monthly interest on invoices outstanding beyond 30 days. The contractor is responsible for providing materials at cost and carries Workmen's Compensation Insurance. Engineering costs for code compliance are excluded from the contract amount. The proposal, submitted by Rowdy Moore representing Heartland Mechanical Contractors, Inc., located in Murphysboro, Illinois, remains valid for 30 days from issuance and requires written change orders for any deviations from the specified scope of work.