EMA - Milli-Q IQ 7005

The State of Illinois, through the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, is procuring technical elevator consulting services for the Elevator Safety Review Board in Cook County. The contract, identified as 26-592SFM-AMIN5-B-50233, requires vendors to provide highly specialized technical consulting expertise in elevators and related safety mechanisms to support the Board's regulatory, investigative, and advisory responsibilities. The primary deliverable is professional consulting services to be performed in Chicago, Illinois, representing 100 percent of the work value. Qualified vendors must demonstrate a minimum of 12 years of experience as a licensed electrical engineer, at least 10 years of experience writing ASME codes, possession of a Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, and current active membership in the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Subcontracting is not permitted under this contract. The contract has an initial term commencing upon final execution and ending June 30, 2026, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including any renewal periods or extensions. The proposal due date is December 9, 2025, with the initial posting date of December 3, 2025.

Vendors responding to this procurement must comply with the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services contracts, which establish mandatory compliance obligations including adherence to the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, maintenance of comprehensive records for three years (or five years if federal funds are involved), and submission of invoices by July 31 for services rendered through June 30. All vendors must secure appropriate insurance coverage, including general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. All work products and intellectual property generated under the contract are deemed work for hire with sole and exclusive ownership vesting in the State of Illinois. The document does not identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, incumbent vendors, or an explicit budget range; however, vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more are required to pay a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund. The State retains the right to terminate contracts for convenience with thirty days' notice and may conduct background checks at its discretion.