Hill CC Small Purchase SCBA

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically for Hill Correctional Center in Kendall County, is seeking to procure specialized fire safety equipment through a small purchase Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). The procurement involves acquiring 9 Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) units with 2216 psi aluminum cylinders, 30-minute air capacity, and AV-3000 full face respirators, plus an additional 4 SCBA units with similar specifications. The bid is due by 10:00 am CST on September 19, 2025, and must be submitted through the BidBuy system. Vendors are required to provide precise unit pricing, with the total contract value remaining under $50,000. Delivery specifications mandate that all requested items must be delivered within 30 days of contract award, with delivery accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. Vendors will be responsible for shipping directly to the Hill Correctional Center's warehouse receiving dock, with delivery designated as F.O.B. destination.

The procurement appears to be open to all qualified vendors without specific set-aside designations or enterprise restrictions. The contract term begins upon final signatures and extends through June 30, 2026. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or part, indicating flexibility in vendor selection. No incumbent vendors are explicitly mentioned in the documentation. The procurement method is classified as a small purchase, suggesting a streamlined selection process with minimal administrative complexity. The total contract value is under $50,000, which represents a relatively modest budget for specialized safety equipment. Vendors must demonstrate the ability to provide precise, high-quality SCBA equipment meeting the specific technical requirements outlined in the BOA, with a focus on reliability and compliance with safety standards for correctional facility environmental protection.