FY26 Forced Air Lab Oven D6

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 6 is seeking to procure a 28 cubic foot forced air laboratory oven through this competitive solicitation. The equipment must meet specific technical specifications, including exterior dimensions not exceeding 43 x 35 x 86 inches with a minimum interior capacity of 27 cubic feet, exterior construction of durable corrosion-resistant material, and interior construction of stainless steel or equivalent corrosion-resistant material. The oven shall operate on single-phase power at 230 V, 60 Hz, not exceeding 50 Amps, and must feature a forced-air circulation system ensuring uniform temperature distribution with an operating range from ambient plus 15 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 300 degrees Celsius. Critical performance requirements include temperature uniformity within 2.5 degrees Celsius throughout the chamber and temperature stability within 0.3 degrees Celsius, with a digital temperature control system utilizing PID control or equivalent technology and a digital display with minimum resolution of 0.1 degrees Celsius. Safety features mandated include built-in over-temperature protection, an accessible power shutoff or emergency stop mechanism, design elements minimizing operator exposure to excessive heat, and UL listing or certification by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. The equipment shall be shipped to IDOT District 6 at 2420 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62703, attention Josh Thoele. The proposal due date is May 8, 2026, with the solicitation posted on May 4, 2026.

The solicitation documentation does not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting organizational types from responding to this procurement. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are identified in the available documentation. The specification sheet does not list any required integration with existing infrastructure or technology systems at IDOT District 6. The procurement documents do not disclose an estimated award value or budget range for this equipment acquisition. All prospective bidders must comply with the standard terms and conditions outlined in the accompanying contract document, which governs payment terms, insurance requirements, performance standards, indemnification, termination provisions, and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.