DOC PNK 1-YEAR PLUMBING SERVICE CONTRACT bjl

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a one-year plumbing service contract for the Pinckneyville Correctional Center and DuQuoin IMPACT facilities, with procurement posted on September 8, 2025, and proposals due by September 19, 2025. The contract requires a professional plumbing service vendor to provide comprehensive repair, maintenance, and parts procurement for facility plumbing systems on an as-needed basis. Services will be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with work to commence within five days of contract execution. The selected vendor must coordinate and obtain approval from the facility's Chief Engineer for all repairs, covering distribution systems, equipment, components, and fixtures. Required qualifications include comprehensive insurance coverage of $1,000,000 in general commercial liability and $1,000,000 in auto liability, compliance with prevailing wage requirements, and successful completion of security background checks for all on-site employees.

This procurement is designated as a small business set-aside opportunity, potentially limiting competition to qualified small business vendors. The contract will be funded through the state's General Revenue Fund and requires vendors to submit detailed invoices to the Pinckneyville Correctional Center Business Office. Vendors must comply with 34 specific certifications outlined in the Standard Illinois Certifications document, including anti-discrimination policies, labor regulations, and ethical business conduct standards. While a specific contract value is not explicitly stated, the vendor will be expected to provide comprehensive plumbing services with potential for contract termination if performance standards are not met. The contract includes stringent provisions for employee conduct, facility access, confidentiality, and performance expectations, ensuring a high level of professional service and compliance with state procurement guidelines.