EMERGENCY NOTICE R-22 Refrigerant JRTC

This is an emergency procurement by the State of Illinois Central Management Services agency for the supply and delivery of 5,000 pounds of R-22 refrigerant for the HVAC system at the James R. Thompson Center in Chicago, Illinois. The vendor selected is Anchor Mechanical, Inc. due to their familiarity with the facility, as they were the previous contract holder for HVAC services at the Thompson Center. The emergency purchase is necessary to ensure the HVAC system is operational for the upcoming spring and summer seasons, as R-22 refrigerant is being phased out by the government. The estimated cost of this emergency procurement is $363,575, to be funded by state appropriated funds. The procurement has an expected start date of March 27, 2023 and an estimated end date of June 25, 2023.

The agency has utilized best efforts to include contractors certified under the Business Enterprise Program, but there are currently no such vendors available under the applicable NIGP code. The incumbent vendor, Anchor Mechanical, Inc., will be awarded this emergency contract due to their expertise and familiarity with the Thompson Center facility. The total estimated value of this emergency procurement is $363,575, which will be paid for using state appropriated funds.