DOC PNKCC Underground Line Repair 26RM042 bjl

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a sole source, small purchase contract with Johnson Controls to perform underground line repair services at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. The one-time contract requires repairing underground communication lines for the Building Automation System (BAS) and Fire Alarm system, specifically addressing communication issues between the server and Vocational Building, and between the Armory panel and Vocational Building panel. Work must be completed within five days of contract execution, performed during normal workdays between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., and will run through June 30, 2026. The vendor must coordinate all work with the facility's Chief Engineer and perform repairs with minimal interference to employees and individuals in custody. Critical vendor qualifications include passing background checks, complying with prevailing wage requirements, and maintaining $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance. The contract opportunity is specifically located in Pope County, Illinois, with a submission deadline of October 3, 2025.

No subcontractors are permitted for this contract, and all work must be exclusively performed at the Pinckneyville Correctional Center. The procurement is funded through the General Revenue Fund (GRF) and classified as a small purchase procurement. While specific award values are not explicitly stated, the vendor will refer to pricing details in the BidBuy Purchase Order. The contract requires strict adherence to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which includes comprehensive requirements for vendor performance, legal compliance, and operational standards. Vendors must maintain records for three years, provide certificates of insurance naming the State as an additional insured, and comply with state and federal laws, including equal opportunity requirements. The contract includes provisions for potential suspension or termination if funding becomes unavailable or if performance standards are not met, with all potential claims to be filed exclusively in the Illinois Court of Claims.