Event Rental Benches & Picnic Tables

Argonne National Laboratory, operated under the Department of Energy Office of Science, is seeking quotations from qualified local and Chicagoland vendors for the rental, delivery, setup, and pickup of seating furniture for the Argonne Open House scheduled for June 2026. The procurement requires 54 benches and 18 picnic tables to be provided for this event. Quotations must be submitted by April 10, 2026, at 12:00 noon Central Time, with inquiries directed to Luke Oprondek at loprondek@anl.gov or (630) 252-4831. Offerors must provide either a published pricelist available to all customers or an invoice copy demonstrating similar products or services provided to another customer. The quotations must be responsive to Argonne's Terms and Conditions for Commercial Items and Services (ANL-71-COM), the Pre-Award Information Representation and Certifications form (ANL-70B), and High Risk Work by Contractors supplemental conditions (ANL-366H), with pricing quoted on an F.O.B. Destination basis with Net 30-day payment terms.

This solicitation has no set-aside designation and no incumbent contractor is identified. No specific budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials. The equipment rental is classified under NAICS 532289 (All Other Consumer Goods Rental) and PSC W099 (Lease or Rental of Equipment—Miscellaneous). The place of performance is Lemont, Illinois 60439, where Argonne National Laboratory is located. All resulting purchase orders will be exempt from Illinois Occupation and Use Taxes and Manufacturers and Retailers Excise Taxes. Vendors should note that contracts involving on-site work at the DOE facility are subject to high-risk supplemental conditions requiring comprehensive insurance coverage, including Commercial General Liability of $2,000,000 per occurrence, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, Workers Compensation at statutory limits, and adherence to extensive Environment, Safety, and Health requirements aligned with applicable federal standards.