DHS SP ISD Tilting Skillet

The Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Specialized Instruction Directorate (ISD), is seeking qualified bidders to supply and deliver a Southbend 40 Gallon Natural Gas Tilting Skillet, Model # SKG-40-SB. This equipment procurement requires vendors to deliver the tilting skillet by June 30, 2026, with proposals due by April 23, 2026. The specification calls for the exact model referenced, with delivery being a critical component of the procurement objective. Bidders must be capable of sourcing and delivering this specialized kitchen equipment within the specified timeframe to meet ISD's operational needs. The standard terms and conditions governing this contract establish comprehensive requirements for vendor performance, compliance, and operational conduct. No specific evaluation criteria beyond equipment specifications and delivery timeline are detailed in the available procurement documentation.

The standard terms and conditions document indicates that vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, obtain worker's compensation insurance as required by law, and maintain auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence including hired and non-owned auto coverage. Bidders must comply with the Illinois Procurement Code, Equal Opportunity requirements under the Department of Human Rights, prevailing wage requirements when applicable, and the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. Vendors are responsible for record retention for three years from final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are utilized, with records subject to audit by the Auditor General and Executive Inspector General. The contract is subject to appropriation availability and may be terminated by the State for convenience with 30 days' written notice or immediately for cause. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documentation, and no incumbent vendor information or set-aside designations are identified in the materials provided.