D8 Pumps Maintenance

This state and local contract opportunity is for the provision of submersible pump maintenance and repair services within the Illinois Department of Transportation's (IDOT) Highway District 8. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeks qualified vendors to provide labor, parts, and materials to repair and replace various types of line shaft pumps, submersible pumps, and submersible deep well pumps. The initial contract term is two years, with IDOT having the option to renew for up to an additional two years. Vendors must have a repair shop located within 50 miles of Collinsville, Illinois. The IFB outlines specific pricing requirements, including hourly labor rates, equipment rates, and a not-to-exceed amount of $28,000 for materials and parts. The contract is not subject to small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides, and the response deadline is January 18, 2024.

The state's Business Enterprise Program (BEP) has an aspirational goal of 30% participation, and the Veteran Business Program (VBP) has a 3% goal. Vendors must submit a BEP/VBP Utilization Plan demonstrating how they will either meet the established goal or make good faith efforts to do so. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, and failure to comply with the BEP/VBP requirements is considered a material breach. The contract was previously awarded to Layne Christensen Company for a total of $686,880 over the initial two-year term and optional two-year renewal.