EMA - Radiation Calibration Training- SM

The Illinois EMA is soliciting onsite delivery of two radiation calibration training courses, with responses due November 12, 2026. The source names no set-aside, preference program, or sole-source intent. The two courses are gamma reference field calibration training for five participants and calibration training for hand-held portable radiation instruments and dosimetry for up to 24 participants, both delivered onsite in Springfield, Illinois.

The gamma course covers reference field calibration under ISO 4037-2019, IEEE/ANSI N42.32-3AB-2026, and ANSI N42.17A-2003, with classroom instruction and hands-on work on equipment requirements, detector positioning, electrometer and ionization chamber use, measurement procedures, and uncertainty estimation. The portable instrument and dosimetry course covers calibration practice under ANSI N42.32-3AB-2026, ANSI N42.17A-2003, ANSI N13.11-2022, and NCRP Report No. 112. For both courses, the contractor provides instructional materials in printed or electronic format, documentation of course completion for all participants, and qualified instructors with demonstrated radiation calibration expertise.

Vendors must carry commercial general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with a $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation as required by law, naming the State as additionally insured. The contract is governed by Illinois law and is contingent on appropriation by the Illinois General Assembly. The State may terminate for cause immediately or for convenience on 30 days' written notice. Prevailing wage applies when applicable, and the contract may use federal funding as specified in the award notice. The State retains sole ownership of all work product, which is deemed work-for-hire. Invoices are due no later than July 31 following the performance period, and expenses incurred before contract execution are not reimbursed.

Vendors must complete the State of Illinois Taxpayer Identification Number form, which requires disclosure of existing or pending contracts and procurement relationships with State of Illinois units and of any registered lobbyists or agents representing the vendor. The opportunity was posted November 4, 2026.