DOC/replacement of high pressure perimeter lights/AF

The Illinois Department of Corrections at Pontiac Correctional Center is soliciting services for the replacement of 37 high-pressure sodium perimeter lights with new LED fixtures and associated wiring infrastructure. The procurement requires a certified electrician vendor to replace existing 30-foot pole-mounted high-pressure sodium lights with two types of LED fixtures: 12 units rated at 16,000 lumens and 25 units rated at 30,000 lumens, both with die-cast aluminum housing and 480-volt, 400-watt electrical specifications. The vendor must provide all equipment including lifts, ladders, hand tools, power tools, and safety equipment in compliance with OSHA and NECA regulations, with work completion required by June 30, 2026. Vendor qualifications must include current OSHA 10 certification and lift certification, with all employees required to pass security background checks and comply with facility security protocols. Work is restricted to Monday through Friday between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM unless otherwise approved by the Chief Engineer, with the vendor required to commence services within five days of contract execution. The proposal due date is May 6, 2026, with the contract posted on May 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria include vendor qualifications, compliance with prevailing wage requirements as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor, insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability, and workers' compensation coverage as required by law.

This procurement includes a small business set-aside provision, restricting eligibility to qualifying small businesses, and subcontractors are not permitted under the contract. All pricing must be firm and all-inclusive, with F.O.B. destination pricing that includes transportation and handling costs paid by the vendor with no travel reimbursement provided. The contract is structured as a one-time agreement with estimated pricing and a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to execution; however, the specific budget range or award value has not been disclosed in the available documentation. No incumbent vendors or existing contractor information is referenced in the solicitation materials. The vendor must complete the Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 26.2) form to demonstrate compliance with all applicable state-level statutory requirements and regulatory obligations before their proposal will be considered for award.