DOC-WICC-Vehicle Gate Operating System 23RM052 - JRS

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified service technician to procure and install two new hydraulic driven gate opener units at the Western Illinois Correctional Center. The RFQ specifies that the gate openers should be Hy-Security slide gate operators or equivalent to Model HSG-120 with cold weather package and corrections model with tamper-proof heavy gauge cover. The vendor will be responsible for providing and installing all necessary wiring and controls, testing the openers according to manufacturer guidelines, training facility staff on operation, and removing the old equipment. A mandatory bidder's conference and site visit is scheduled for February 22, 2023. Bids must be submitted by March 3, 2023 at 10:00 am CST. Pricing for the contract will be based on line items in the BidBuy system, and the total payments shall not exceed a maximum amount without a formal amendment. The contract is a one-time service contract with a term through June 30, 2023.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Subcontractors are not allowed without prior written approval. The State may terminate the contract for cause or convenience, and the contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds. No information is provided about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ also does not list a possible award value or budget range.