DOC PNK DIETARY KETTLE SMALL PURCHASE bjl

The State of Illinois, through the Pinckneyville Correctional Center, is issuing a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 for the purchase of an 80-gallon electric kettle. The requested item is a stainless steel electric kettle with a 2/3 steam jacket design, open tri-leg base, faucet bracket, strainer, flanged feet, 50 psi rating, and 2" tangent draw-off. Bids are due by March 29, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. and should be submitted to Bailey Lee at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. The pricing for the kettle is a one-time charge, and the total BOA amount is not to exceed $50,000. The State will not pay for any expenses incurred prior to the execution of the contract.

The contract is open to all qualified vendors, and prevailing wage requirements apply. The State may partially or fully fund the contract with federal funds. Subcontractors may be used with prior approval, and all subcontractors must meet the same certifications as the prime contractor. There is no indication of any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, nor are there any listed incumbent vendors or current contractors. The budget for this procurement is not to exceed $50,000.