DHS-SP-Choate-Cooling Tower Repair

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking bids for the Choate Cooling Tower Cell Replacement project, RFQ 22723. The procurement involves installing three new cooling water pumps in the Power Plant Basement, including the removal and disposal of the current cooling tower cell media, installation of new media, and site cleanup. A mandatory bidder site visit/walk-through is required between December 10-13th from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, and bids must be submitted by December 14th, 2018, at 12:00 pm. The winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid for all required products and services, and all quoted prices must be valid for 90 days, include shipping and handling, and cannot be increased. The agency reserves the right to reject any or all offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects. Vendors must agree to partial shipments in case of delays, and the agency may require evidence of the bidder's qualifications and reserves the right to deem a bidder non-responsible. All equipment provided must be new and the latest model in current production.

This contract opportunity is not designated for any specific set-aside, and there are no restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The agency has not provided any information on incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there is no indication of any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this project has not been disclosed.