DHS FY26 SP Ludeman Convo-Therm Oven

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking a vendor to procure and install a Convo-Therm Oven for the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located in Park Forest, Cook County, Illinois. This procurement opportunity was posted on November 6, 2025, with proposals due by November 20, 2025. The specific procurement involves the complete procurement, delivery, and installation of a commercial Convo-Therm Oven, which will be situated at 114 N. Orchard Drive. The procurement appears to be a targeted equipment acquisition with precise installation requirements at a specific state human services facility. Vendors responding to this opportunity must carefully review and comply with the attached Standard Terms and Conditions (v.23.2) and Standard Illinois Certifications (v.26.2), which outline comprehensive vendor performance requirements, insurance standards, and mandatory legal certifications.

The contract opportunity does not explicitly indicate specific set-aside designations or restrictions on vendor types. However, the Standard Illinois Certifications document suggests that vendors must meet extensive compliance requirements, including having a clean legal history, being free of tax delinquencies, maintaining appropriate business registrations, and adhering to employment and environmental standards. While a specific budget range is not disclosed, vendors must demonstrate financial stability and the capability to provide and install specialized commercial kitchen equipment. The documentation indicates that successful vendors will be required to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 in General Commercial Liability and $1,000,000 in Auto Liability. Vendors must also be prepared to assign all intellectual property rights to the State and maintain comprehensive records for at least three years following the contract's completion.