commercial natural gas water heaters

Illinois Department of Corrections is soliciting bids for two commercial natural gas water heaters for the Sheridan Correctional Center under Basic Ordering Agreement B-54632, with bids due November 9, 2026 through BidBuy. The source describes the agreement as a Basic Ordering Agreement over $50,000. No set-aside or preference program is stated.

The units replace existing equipment and carry an 800,000 input BTU/h capacity, a minimum 83% energy efficiency, and 120-volt single-phase operation. The purchase covers delivery only, with no installation services. Vendors must deliver all items within 30 days of purchase execution to the facility's warehouse receiving dock at 4017 E. 2603rd Rd, Sheridan, Illinois 60551, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Bidders must submit the Standard Illinois Certifications V.26.2 form with their bids. The vendor must maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation as required by law. The fully executed BOA must be provided before product shipment.

Pricing is quoted net after all trade and quantity discounts, on an F.O.B. Destination basis with the contractor paying all transportation and handling. Payment is made upon receipt under the State Prompt Payment Act. Nonconforming items must be replaced within three business days of notification. The contract term runs from final signatures through June 30, 2027. The State reserves the right to award in whole or in part. The State Agency Contact is Michelle Grogan, 815-496-2181 ext. 32006, Michelle.Grogan@Illinois.gov.