DNR Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery Pump and Drive Repair and Maintenance contract

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a qualified vendor to provide pump and drive maintenance and repair services for the Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery located in Topeka, Illinois. The contract, identified as DNR Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery Pump and Drive Repair and Maintenance, is a three-year term service agreement covering maintenance and emergency repairs for various pump types, including turbine, centrifugal, and vertical sewage pumps and electrical drives/motors. Vendor qualifications require a minimum of three years' experience maintaining commercial pump and drive systems in a fish hatchery setting, with the ability to provide labor, materials, and equipment for service. Work will primarily occur during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), with a mandatory 24/7 emergency service capability and a two-hour maximum response time for urgent calls. The pricing structure includes differentiated hourly rates for normal working hours, after-hours, Saturday, and Sunday/holiday work, with replacement parts billed at vendor's cost plus a 10% markup. The proposal is due by June 30, 2025, with the opportunity originally posted on June 18, 2025, under State Local Contract Opportunity ID 68533fd8707887c7480b8cf8.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, vendors must comply with prevailing wage regulations and maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general liability and workers' compensation. The contract requires vendors to adhere to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office's Standard Certifications (Version 23.1), which encompasses 33 specific legal and ethical compliance requirements covering areas such as business ethics, employment practices, and regulatory adherence. Vendors must submit standard certification documents demonstrating compliance with state and federal regulations, including prohibitions against discrimination, bribery, and unfair business practices. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the contract's comprehensive scope suggests a potentially significant investment in maintaining critical hatchery infrastructure. The opportunity is specifically located in McLean County, Illinois, with the jurisdiction's FIPS Code identified as 17113, indicating a localized but potentially strategically important procurement for the state's natural resources management.