Hill CC Repair/Replace High Voltage Feeder Line (MDS)

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is seeking a vendor to locate, repair, and replace as necessary the high voltage underground feeder wire providing power to the Hill Correctional Center in Kendall County. The vendor shall provide all labor, materials, services, equipment, and tools required to complete the work. The vendor must begin work within 10 days of contract execution and provide services between 7:30 AM and 2:30 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, unless another timeframe is agreed upon. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 12, 2023 at 10:00 AM at the Hill Correctional Center, and bids are due no later than September 18, 2023 at 10:00 AM. The contract is a one-time procurement with a term through June 30, 2024. The pricing must be submitted in the format shown in BidBuy, and expenses are not allowed. The total payments under this contract shall not exceed a maximum amount to be determined by the State prior to execution. Subcontractors are not allowed, and the State will make the award to the responsive and responsible vendor who submits the lowest price.

This contract opportunity is open to all eligible vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Standard Illinois Certifications and Standard Terms and Conditions documents outline the comprehensive compliance requirements for vendors seeking to do business with the State of Illinois, including adherence to various legal, ethical, and employment-related regulations. The State has not provided any information about incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor have they specified any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget range for this procurement has not been disclosed.