DOC-law-mower parts-as

The State of Illinois, through the Lawrence Correctional Center, is seeking to procure mower parts for a John Deere tractor. The procurement is being conducted through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with a term beginning upon signature by both parties and ending on June 30, 2023. Vendors must deliver the requested John Deere inner air filter elements within 30 days of being awarded the contract. Bids are due by 3:00 pm CST on October 24, 2022 and must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. Pricing must be F.O.B. Destination with all transportation and handling included. Delivery hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, excluding state holidays.

The BOA includes COVID-19 protocols, and starting January 31, 2023, vendors and volunteers working in the facility for an hour or more must be fully vaccinated, with limited exceptions. Invoicing and payment terms are specified, and the State will not pay expenses incurred prior to the contract execution. The contractor is required to comply with prevailing wage laws and retain records for audit purposes. The State will not indemnify the contractor, and the contractor must maintain specified insurance coverage. There is no information provided on any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no mention of any incumbent vendors or current contractors.