DOC - Danville RM Water Heater Controls

The Illinois Department of Corrections (DOC) is soliciting quotes for a water heater controls installation project at the Danville Correctional Center located in Vermilion County. The procurement involves installing four 120-gallon Lochinvar glass-lined storage tanks and four B&G or Taco Brand variable speed domestic hot water pumps across multiple housing units. Specific deliverables include associated piping, valves, concrete pads, and Tridium controls integration, with all work to be performed Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The project requires vendors to provide all labor, materials, and equipment, with no subcontracting permitted. The bid is due December 18, 2024, by 12:00 p.m., and a non-mandatory pre-bid conference was originally scheduled for December 13, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. However, the first amendment indicates the bid was closed due to zero vendor attendance at the site visit. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and carry specific insurance coverage, including $1 million general liability per occurrence and $2 million aggregate, $1 million auto liability, and worker's compensation insurance.

The contract appears to have a small business set-aside designation, indicating preference for smaller local vendors. All vendor personnel will be required to undergo background checks before working on site. Pricing must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation included, and the contract is estimated price type with no stated maximum value. Vendors must complete the project by June 30, 2025, and comply with the comprehensive Standard Illinois Certifications, which include 33 distinct certification requirements covering environmental laws, labor regulations, ethics rules, tax obligations, and cybersecurity standards. Additional requirements include using domestic steel products, posting job vacancies on IllinoisJobLink.com, and ensuring compliance with state accessibility standards for information technology services. The state reserves the right to conduct background checks and requires vendors to maintain records for 3-5 years depending on the funding source.