DOC-EMO-1230-23RM125-Replace Water Heater Bundles-AJB

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking to purchase two Thrush tank heater water bundles (or equivalent) for the East Moline Correctional Center. The required water heater bundles must meet specific technical specifications, including a 2-pass unit or equivalent with 3/4 inch 18-gauge double-wall copper tubes, brass tubesheet on the tank side, steel tubesheet on the head side, and three brass baffles. Vendors must submit bids by 1:00 PM CST on March 15, 2023 through the BidBuy system or by email. The contract term is from the date of final signatures through June 30, 2023, and the agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. Equivalent products to the brand name specified will be considered, and vendors must adhere to COVID-19 protocols as mandated by the Governor's Executive Orders.

This contract opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, and no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond are indicated. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not provide a listed award value or budget range, but the contract is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 for the IDOC.