DOC PNKCC KETTLES 25RM177 & MUR GRF KETTLE bjl

The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically the Pinckneyville Correctional Center located in Piatt County, is seeking to procure three (3) 80-gallon stationary gas kettles for dietary needs through a small purchase procurement process. The kettles must include specific technical features such as thermostatic control, electronic ignition, direct immersion thermostat, water sight glass, cooking light, pressure gauge, and low water indicator light. Bids are due by 11:15 am CST on February 13, 2025, with all items required to be delivered by June 30, 2025. The contract will run from the date of final signature through June 30, 2025, and is structured as a one-time purchase with F.O.B. destination terms, meaning all transportation and handling costs must be included in the vendor's pricing. Deliveries will be accepted Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays, at the facility's warehouse receiving dock. The procurement is being conducted using state funds for Fiscal Year 2025, and vendors must comply with the Standard Terms and Conditions V.23.2 for the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services.

The procurement does not appear to have specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The contract requires vendors to provide a standard one-year limited warranty and a 10-year hemispheric bottom warranty for the kettles. Vendors must also complete and submit the Standard Illinois Certifications, which include compliance requirements for various state regulations such as not being in default on educational loans, adhering to environmental protection laws, paying Illinois Use Tax, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and prohibiting foreign-made equipment produced by forced labor. While a specific budget range is not provided, the procurement is classified as a small purchase, suggesting a relatively modest contract value. Vendors will need to demonstrate the ability to meet the technical specifications and provide the required certifications to be considered for the contract.