DHS-SP-choate-mixing valves

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services has issued a Request for Quote (RFQ) for the procurement of 20 hot water mixing valves or an equivalent product. The RFQ, identified as RFQ 43574-Valves, is seeking bids for Armstrong RADA 425 mixing valves or a comparable alternative. A mandatory site visit/walk-through is required for all interested bidders. Bids are due no later than August 5, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. The selection will be based on the lowest total bid for all requested products. The RFQ specifies pricing terms, including that all quoted prices must be valid for 90 days, include shipping and handling, and no price increases will be accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject 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.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not include any listed award values or budget ranges.