Fence for Canteen Courtyard

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the installation of a new fence at the Illinois Veterans' Home - LaSalle. The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking quotes for the installation of 50 linear feet of 8-foot tall black aluminum fencing with a 4-foot swing gate, as well as the removal and disposal of an existing 5-foot steel fence. The vendor will be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the installation and must offer a 1-year warranty on the labor and the manufacturer's warranty on the fence. A voluntary walkthrough is scheduled for September 19, 2018, and quotes must be valid for 180 days from the date of submission. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or in whole, and accepts "or equal" submissions that meet the required specifications. Pricing terms stipulate that all quotes must include shipping and handling, and no price increases will be accepted. The agency will award the contract to the vendor with the lowest total bid.

The procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements, and the agency may partially ship equipment in case of delays on the total order. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and no incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed. The budget for the project is not explicitly stated, but the agency reserves the right to reject all offers, suggesting a competitive bidding process.