DHS IFB - FY24 Hot Water Heater Replacement - Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking to replace hot water heaters and associated equipment at the Shapiro Developmental Center located in Kankakee County, Illinois. This is not an open bidding opportunity, but rather for the purpose of awarding the contract to the next lowest responsive bidder from a previous solicitation, B-40695. The scope of work involves the removal of five existing water heaters and the installation of four new hot water heaters and two circulating pumps across four buildings on the Shapiro Center campus. The resulting contract will have an initial term through June 30, 2024, with no renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid conference is required, and bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by the due date of March 26, 2024. The contract price is firm, and the vendor will not be compensated for any travel, lodging, or meal expenses.

This procurement is not subject to any small business, minority contractor, or veteran-owned business set-asides. Funding for the project will come from the State's general revenue. The successful vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements and provide the necessary insurance coverage. There is no information on the estimated award value or budget range, but the previous Notice of Award for a similar hot water heater replacement project at the Shapiro Center was for $466,449.