DHS Murray SP - Clamshell Simplex for Coal Hopper

This state and local contract opportunity is being issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) for the Murray Developmental Center located in DeKalb County, Illinois. The procurement is for the purchase, removal, and installation of seven (7) Pebco Model # CSS-16-ML-A4-M Clamshell Simplex or equivalent boiler house coal hopper units. The vendor must ensure the clamshells meet minimum opening size requirements and are constructed of abrasion-resistant steel plate with welds meeting AWS standards. The vendor is responsible for all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, and must adhere to Illinois Department of Labor, OSHA, and MSHA codes and standards. Work must be performed during normal business hours, and the vendor must provide daily progress reports to the facility's Chief Engineer. The procurement is subject to public works requirements and prevailing wage laws.

The solicitation has a posted due date of March 19, 2021, and vendors are required to attend a mandatory onsite visit that includes health and safety protocols. Vendors must have an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number and certify they are not barred from contracting with the State. For-profit vendors with a bid value over $50,000 must also disclose any current or pending contracts with the State of Illinois. The contract will require compliance with various state certifications and terms and conditions, but details on any set-asides, incumbent vendors, or award values are not provided in the available documentation.