DOC/replace sewage ejection equip and controls/KV

The Illinois Department of Corrections is issuing a Request for Quote for a one-time procurement to remove and replace sewage ejection equipment and controls at Pontiac Correctional Center, located at 700 West Lincoln Street in Pontiac, Illinois. The selected vendor must supply all parts and labor necessary to complete the installation in the Administration Building, including two 230-volt, 2 HP grinder pumps with vortex impellers, a duplex control panel, float switches, a Z-Rail system, ball and check valves with 2-inch discharge plumbing, and a solid fiberglass cover rated for 300 PSF. All work must be performed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., excluding holidays) by a single serviceman unless additional personnel receive pre-approval from the Chief Engineer. The vendor must provide all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation at no additional cost to the state, with all work and materials guaranteed for one year against defects. Bids must be submitted no later than March 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m., and the contract term will commence upon the last dated signature through June 30, 2026. The solicitation contact is Anne Fleming at 815-842-2816 ext 2319 or Anne.M.Fleming@illinois.gov. No pre-bid conference or mandatory site visit is required.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside and does not permit the use of subcontractors; the selected vendor must perform all work directly. All vendor employees must pass security background checks and drug screening prior to performing on-site work at the correctional facility. The vendor's per-hour labor rate must include prevailing basic wage rates for Livingston County as established by the Illinois Department of Labor, hourly cash wages for fringe benefits, and all employer expenses for FICA, workers' compensation, liability insurance, unemployment insurance, and overhead costs. The contract is subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and is designated as F.O.B. Destination, with the vendor responsible for all transportation and handling costs. Vendor and employee travel and mileage will not be reimbursed. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation materials, interested bidders must complete the Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 26.2) as part of their proposal submission to ensure compliance with all state contracting requirements.