Hill CC Small Purchase SCBA

The Illinois Department of Corrections, specifically for the Hill Correctional Center in Galesburg, is conducting a small purchase procurement for new Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) equipment. The solicitation seeks nine SCBA units with specific technical requirements, including 4500 psi cylinders with 30-minute air capacity, AV-3000 full face respirators, harnesses, belts, regulators, and Kevlar-lined masks with 4-strap harnesses. An additional four 4500 psi cylinders are also being requested. Bids are due by 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time on December 3, 2025, and must be submitted through BidBuy or via email to the solicitation contact. The contract term will commence upon final signatures and conclude on June 30, 2026, with a mandatory delivery timeline of 30 days following contract award. Vendors must quote net pricing after trade or quantity discounts, with prices presented as F.O.B. DESTINATION and including all transportation and handling costs. The State reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., excluding state holidays.

The procurement includes specific vendor requirements, such as maintaining $1,000,000 in general commercial liability insurance with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, $1,000,000 in auto liability insurance, and workers' compensation insurance as mandated by law. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 fee to the Minority Contractor Initiative, which will be deducted from the first issued check. The solicitation requires vendors to complete 34 mandatory certifications outlined in the Standard Illinois Certifications form, covering legal entity status, criminal background, state debt compliance, environmental and labor law adherence, drug-free workplace standards, non-discrimination policies, and political contribution restrictions. While no specific set-aside designations are mentioned, the certification requirements suggest a focus on diverse and compliant vendors. Although a precise award value is not specified, the procurement involves specialized fire-rated safety equipment for a correctional facility. Failure to comply with certification requirements can result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, payment denial, civil fines, or criminal penalties, with these requirements applying to all potential subcontractors.