DHS SP - Taco Pumps Replacement - Shapiro

This state and local contract opportunity is for the purchase and installation of heating/cooling pumps at the Shapiro Center, a facility operated by the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS). The scope of work requires the replacement of two existing Taco brand pumps with new Bell and Gossett brand equivalent pumps, including any necessary pipework. The work must be performed one pump at a time to maintain facility operations. A mandatory site visit is required for vendors, who must comply with strict health and safety protocols, including temperature checks, health screenings, and the use of face masks and shields. The contract execution period is from the date of contract execution through December 31, 2020.

The contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, which requires vendors to pay service workers no less than the general prevailing wage rate in the county where the work is performed. Vendors must certify their compliance with the Act and the Illinois Procurement Code in order for their bids to be considered responsive. The contract does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The document does not provide information on any incumbent vendors, current contract values, or budget ranges for this procurement.