DOC - Danville Dish Machine R&M RCD

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of a new flight-type commercial dish machine and a 60-month comprehensive service and maintenance contract for the Danville Correctional Center in St. Clair County, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Corrections is conducting this Invitation for Bid (IFB) to replace the existing dish machine in the facility's dish room and secure a long-term service agreement. The successful vendor will be responsible for providing and installing the new dish machine, training facility staff on its operation, and delivering the 60-month service and maintenance contract. The initial contract term is 60 months, with a maximum total term not to exceed 10 years. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 21, 2023, and bids are due by the bid opening date. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder through the state's BidBuy procurement system, and no expenses will be reimbursed.

This procurement is not subject to any small business, minority, women, or veteran-owned business set-asides. The awarded contract was previously held by Reliable Mechanical for a 5-year term valued at $417,039, which included the new dish machine installation and the 5-year service agreement. The current award to Reliable Mechanical totals $447,039 over 5 years, with an additional $30,000 included to cover parts for the duration of the contract. The contract does not involve any farm leases or concessions, and there were no unsuccessful bidders for this procurement. Funding for this contract may include federal sources, and the State reserves the right to terminate the contract based on the availability of appropriations.