Fence for Canteen Courtyard

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the installation of a new fence around the Canteen Courtyard at the Illinois Veterans' Home in LaSalle, Illinois. The scope of work includes the removal and disposal of an existing 5-foot aluminum fence, and the installation of a new 8-foot metal or aluminum fence, including a 4-foot gate that can swing in both directions. The vendor must submit a photograph of the proposed fence structure and the material to be used, and provide a 1-year warranty for labor and materials. The pricing terms must be valid for 180 days and include shipping and handling charges, with no price increases accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers or individual offers that fail to meet the requirements, and the winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid. The deadline for responses is March 11, 2019.

The procurement opportunity is open to all qualified vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent contractor is not specified, and the available budget range is not provided. The agency notes that "or equal" submissions will not be rejected due to minor differences in design, construction, or features, and the burden of proof that the product is equal is on the bidder.