Fire Pump System for Stratton Building in Springfield

The Illinois Secretary of State is requesting bids for replacement of the fire pump system at the Stratton Building in Springfield under IFB 27PS779008, with bids due November 11, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting on October 29, 2026 at the Howlett Building, 501 South 2nd Street, Room 037, Springfield.

Bidders must be pre-qualified by the Illinois Capital Development Board and possess documented eight years of experience specializing in commercial fire control systems. Compliance with the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act and the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative is required. Subcontracting is permitted but 100% subcontracting is not allowed.

The scope includes removal and disposal of the existing fire pump, fire pump controller, jockey pump, and designated piping; furnace and installation of a new horizontal split-case Aurora fire pump Model 6-81-15E with a Tornatech GPS fire pump controller or pre-approved equal; a new 10-inch RPZ assembly; PVC funnel and drain piping; two Read-O-Matic water meters; gate valves, check valves, and associated components. All work must be completed by June 30, 2027 and performed during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) at 401 South Spring Street, Springfield, Illinois 62706. Work must comply with the 2018 International Building, Mechanical, Fuel Gas, and Fire Codes; 2021 International Energy Conservation Code; 2014 Illinois State Plumbing Code; 2017 National Electrical Code; NFPA 13 standards; and applicable Springfield ordinances.

The contract has an initial term of two years from contract execution with no renewal options. The initial estimate is not stated in the IFB. Bidders must submit a 10% bid bond with their bid. A performance bond equal to the entire contract amount is due within ten days after contract execution. Required insurance includes $1 million per occurrence / $2 million annual aggregate general commercial liability, $1 million per occurrence auto liability, and workers' compensation as required by law. Bid prices must remain firm for 180 days from opening. The State will award to the responsive and responsible bidder submitting the lowest price if determined fair and reasonable and within budget. Questions are due five days before bid opening. All bids must be submitted electronically through BidBuy.