DOC-KEW-1540 Steam Kettle-tsj

The State of Illinois is procuring the purchase of one Groen model DH-60C natural gas stationary steam kettle with a 60-gallon capacity. The steam kettle includes special prison package features and a one-year warranty on parts and labor, as well as a 10-year hemisphere standard warranty. The solicitation is for a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000, with bids due by 11:00 am CST on 01/03/2023 through the BidBuy system. The contract term begins upon final signatures and ends on 6/30/2023. The pricing for the steam kettle must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling included, and the agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part.

Vendors must be compliant with state COVID-19 executive orders regarding face coverings, vaccinations, and testing. Funding for this purchase will be from the state's fiscal year 2023 budget. Additionally, vendors must agree to the state's Standard Certifications V.18.1, which cover a wide range of compliance requirements. The solicitation does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not identified, and the total contract value is not provided.