DOC - Danville Industrial Washer and Dryer

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a one-time procurement and installation of industrial laundry equipment for the Danville Correctional Center, specifically two industrial washers and two industrial dryers. The procurement is being conducted through the BidBuy system, with proposals due on December 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. The washers must be equivalent to Milnor 36026V5J models with 95-100 pound capacity, hard mount, 480-volt 3-phase configuration, and include a prison package. Corresponding dryers must match Milnor M130 specifications with 120-pound capacity, 208-volt 3-phase, natural gas 375,000 BTU/H, and a prison package. Vendor qualifications include completing background checks for all personnel, with subcontractors explicitly prohibited. The contract term extends through June 30, 2025, with delivery and installation required within 30 days of contract execution, and work permissible only Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price, with bids required to remain firm for 120 days from opening.

While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly detailed, the contract opportunity includes standard Illinois certification requirements addressing vendor compliance across 33 different areas including financial standing, legal compliance, and ethical business practices. Vendors must certify compliance by January 1 of each fiscal year for multi-year contracts and maintain specific insurance requirements, including $1,000,000 in commercial liability insurance and $2,000,000 in annual aggregate coverage. The contract requires F.O.B. Destination pricing with all transportation and delivery costs included, and vendors are responsible for installation but not removal of existing equipment. Although a specific budget range is not provided, the contract indicates the total maximum amount will be determined prior to execution. The procurement is jurisdiction-specific to St. Clair County, Illinois, with the facility located in Danville, and follows standard State of Illinois procurement protocols, including contingencies for fund appropriation by the Illinois General Assembly.