18-kew-tilted kettle-rhm

The state of Illinois, through the Department of Corrections (IDOC), is seeking bids for the procurement of a 60-gallon natural gas-fired steam jacketed tilting kettle for the Kewanee facility. The kettle must be constructed of 316 stainless steel, floor-mounted, and capable of tilting with a self-contained steam source. It is required to have a 150,000 BTU natural gas burner, various controls and features, and a one-year parts and labor warranty as well as a 10-year kettle and body warranty. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. on September 10, 2018 and may be submitted via fax, email, mail, or hand delivery. The award will be made as a small purchase, and the contract term will be from the date of final signature through September 30, 2018. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and provide required certifications.

The procurement is funded through the General Revenue Fiscal Year 2019 budget, and no subcontractors are disclosed. There are no special set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor or current contractor is not specified, and the budget range for the procurement is not provided. The procurement is specific to the state of Illinois and Henry County, with the contract ID of 18-kew-tilted kettle-rhm.