DNR White Pines Forest - Replace Lodge Hot Water Heater

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is seeking a vendor to remove and replace a natural gas hot water heater at the White Pines Forest State Park Lodge. The project requires the contractor to disconnect the existing hot water heater, remove it, and install a new 80-gallon, 199,000 BTU/HR natural gas hot water heater. The contractor must have 3 years of commercial plumbing experience and provide documentation of at least 5 similar projects. The work must be completed by December 31, 2022, with substantial completion anticipated within 6 weeks of the notice to proceed. Bids may be submitted electronically or using the provided bid form, and all questions must be submitted in writing no later than 3 business days before the bid date. The contract has insurance, bonding, and prevailing wage requirements, and a minimum of 50% of the work must be completed by the prime contractor.

The solicitation does not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents also do not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide information on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget or award value range for this project is not specified.