Question 3 on B51490.docx

This document is a Question and Answer record related to Bid B51490 for the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) Ice Machines procurement. The inquiry addresses specifications for ice machines with bins required for individual in custody housing units. The bidder questioned whether to quote air-cooled machines with a correctional package or water-cooled machines without the package, given that the correctional package is no longer available on Manitowoc water-cooled units. The IDOC response clarifies that bidders should quote water-cooled machines without the correctional package.

This Q&A response establishes the acceptable equipment configuration for the procurement and serves as official guidance to all potential bidders. The clarification ensures consistent bid submissions and eliminates confusion regarding machine specifications and available options. No pricing, quantities beyond the stated requirement of two ice machines, timeline details, or other procurement terms are addressed in this particular Q&A document.