AGR- B&G- Air Conditioning Units

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of air conditioning units by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies the need for four (4) air conditioning units to replace antiquated systems in the Veterinary Offices and Building #132 - HVAC Section. The required units include two (2) 36,000 BTU/H wall-mounted heat pump systems, two (2) 30,000 BTU/H multi-indoor inverter heat-pump systems, two (2) 18,000 BTU/H wall-mounted indoor multi-zone heat pump systems, and two (2) 12,000 BTU/H wall-mounted indoor multi-zone pump systems. All units must carry a minimum one-year warranty. Vendors must specify whether they can meet the mandatory requirements and provide a vendor narrative. The deadline for submitting quotes is February 28, 2020, and the award will go to the lowest-cost vendor who can meet all specifications and requirements. Equivalent brands will be considered, provided that descriptive literature and specifications accompany the bid.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The availability of appropriation and sufficiency of funds are contingent upon the State's budget, and the vendor may suspend or terminate the agreement in the event of a funding failure. The procurement is not expected to have a significant budget value, as it is limited to the replacement of four air conditioning units. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there are no specific requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology.