DOC-KEW-1223 FY24 Life Safety/fire alarm 5 year contract-tsj

This state and local contract opportunity is for a 5-year Life Safety/Fire Alarm inspection, repair, and maintenance service contract for the Illinois Department of Corrections Kewanee Life Skills Re-Entry Center. The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a responsible bidder to provide yearly certification, maintenance service, and repair of the facility's fire alarm system, sprinkler system, CCTV system, intercom, and door controls in accordance with applicable NFPA standards. The contract has an initial term of 5 years, with an option to renew for up to 5 additional years. Bids are due by February 13, 2024, and the contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Vendors must submit pricing through the BidBuy procurement system and provide a Utilization Plan detailing how they will meet an 8% Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) goal for the contract. The contract is also subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, requiring vendors to pay prevailing wages for the applicable work classifications.

The contract opportunity is open to all responsible vendors, but there are some set-aside and registration requirements. Vendors must have an active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and complete the IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed a maximum amount that will be specified by the State prior to contract execution. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the state has not provided any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.