DHS/Elgin MHC Steamfitter Services

The state of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is issuing an Invitation for Bid (IFB) for Steamfitter maintenance services at the Elgin Mental Health Center (Elgin MHC) facility. The contract requires the selected vendor to provide labor, materials, and equipment necessary to maintain reliable and safe operation of the steam systems, including the power plant, steam tunnels, mechanical rooms, and facility buildings. The initial contract term is for 3 years, with the possibility of two 1-year renewals. Bids are due by October 2, 2020, and there is a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for September 28, 2020. Pricing requirements include hourly rates for regular and emergency work, an estimated annual amount for parts and materials, and a total estimated annual cost. The solicitation specifies a 20% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) participation goal, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder who submits the lowest price.

This solicitation is restricted to registered Illinois vendors in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) with an active State of Illinois Vendor Registration Number. The Notice of Award indicates the contract was awarded to The Stone Group for $336,250 over the 3-year term with renewals. The solicitation documents do not identify any incumbent providers or existing infrastructure requirements. While the total estimated value of the contract is not explicitly stated, the Notice of Award includes the "Estimated Gross Revenue to the Vendor for the Life of the Contract (Includes Renewals)."