DHS SP ISVI - electric tilt skillet

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is seeking bids for a procurement project at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) located in Jacksonville, Illinois. The primary deliverable is the purchase and installation of a Rational iVario Pro 2-S electric tilt skillet (or equivalent) with a 13-gallon capacity, requiring 208/240 volt electrical connection and stainless steel construction. The project scope includes complete removal of existing steam jacketed kettles, full installation of the new skillet, and all necessary plumbing and electrical work. A mandatory bidder conference is scheduled for February 20, 2025, at 2:00 PM in the J. Rhoads Auditorium Building, with all proposal submissions due by February 27, 2025. The vendor must provide a one-year warranty on labor and parts, coordinate work schedules with school staff to minimize disruption, and maintain strict safety protocols considering the visually impaired population on campus.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, vendors must comply with comprehensive state certification requirements that cover financial responsibility, ethical business practices, and equal employment opportunity. The contract is located in Madison County, Illinois, with a project completion deadline of June 30, 2025. Vendors must submit standard Illinois certifications, which include provisions about debt payment, tax collection, environmental compliance, and restrictions on political contributions. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate compliance with the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's General Services Standard Terms and Conditions, which include requirements for $1,000,000 per occurrence of general commercial liability insurance. Though no specific budget range is provided in the documentation, vendors should be prepared to submit a competitive proposal for the equipment purchase and installation services.