DOC- EMO- Boiler chemicals- BMK

The state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of boiler chemicals on behalf of the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA). The contract solicits bids for the supply and delivery of sulfuric acid, caustic soda, hardness indicator, molybdate reagent, sulfite indicator, sodium sulfite, sodium tripolyphosphate, and an acrylate copolymer. The contract term is for one year with four one-year renewal options. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on February 15, 2022, and bids are due by February 28, 2022, with an anticipated award date of April 1, 2022. The procurement is being conducted by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) on behalf of various state and local agencies and jurisdictions within Illinois.

The contract includes requirements for minority contractor initiatives, prevailing wage, and compliance with federal funding regulations. Vendors must also agree to a set of standard certifications covering civil rights, political contributions, environmental regulations, and employment practices. No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on types of organizations are mentioned, and no details on incumbent vendors or budget ranges are provided in the information given.