DHS IFB Stoker Coal for Murray FY25-27

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking bids for the purchase and delivery of stoker coal on an as-needed basis to the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. The initial contract term is from October 1, 2024 or the last dated signature of the parties, whichever is later, through June 30, 2027, with the option to renew for two additional one-year terms. DHS is seeking bids for approximately 6,000 tons of coal per year, with deliveries scheduled throughout the year. Bids are due by the Bid Opening Date listed on BidBuy. The IFB outlines the pricing format, with vendors submitting pricing through the BidBuy system. The total payments under the contract shall not exceed an amount to be determined prior to contract execution.

There are no small business set-aside or minority/women/disabled person business enterprise goals associated with this procurement. Vendors must meet all required certifications and disclosures to be considered responsive, including compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code, authorization to conduct business in Illinois, disclosure of business operations in Iran, financial interests and conflicts of interest, and taxpayer identification. The resulting contract may be void if political contribution requirements are violated. The State of Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion has established a goal that a percentage of the contract value be performed by Business Enterprise Program (BEP) certified vendors and a percentage by Veteran Business Program (VBP) certified vendors.