AGR-B&G-Grain Cooler

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a grain cooler system by the Illinois Department of Agriculture. The Request for Quote (RFQ) outlines the requirement for the successful vendor to supply and install a grain cooler system with specified features and capacities. The RFQ provides an overview of the project, including details on the site visit, response due date of September 6, 2023, and the contract term of 1 year with two 1-year renewal options. The RFQ also outlines the pricing requirements, including the need for the vendor to provide unit pricing for various components of the grain cooler system. The contract may be subject to set-aside requirements for small, minority, or women-owned businesses.

The Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for this procurement is between the Illinois Department of Agriculture and Rogers Supply Company for the purchase of HVAC equipment, including condensing units, evaporator units, solenoid valves, and refrigerant, for the grain cooler facility. The total order includes 2 units of each item, with freight charges. The vendor must deliver the items within 30 days of the order, and the contract term is from the date of execution through June 30, 2024. The pricing terms include F.O.B. destination, with all transportation and handling costs included in the unit prices. The vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide lien waivers upon request. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the State retains the right to audit the vendor's records related to the contract for a period of 3 years.