Hill CC - Warehouse Dock Leveler (SP) - MDS

The State of Illinois, through the Hill Correctional Center, part of the Illinois Department of Corrections, is procuring the removal and disposal of an existing warehouse dock leveler and the furnishing and installation of a replacement dock leveler. The required dock leveler must be 83 inches wide by 65 inches long with a 16-inch front flap. Vendors must begin work within 10 days of contract execution and perform services between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, with the work coordinated by the Acting Chief Engineer. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 7, 2023, and bids are due by November 14, 2023, at 10:00 AM. The contract is a one-time procurement with no renewal options, and pricing is to be submitted according to the line items in the State's eProcurement system. The total price of the contract is estimated, and expenses are not allowed. This is a small purchase procurement, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price.

The procurement is set aside for small businesses, but there are no other preferences indicated. Vendors must comply with the State's Standard Illinois Certifications, which cover a wide range of requirements, including compliance with state laws and regulations, disclosure of past activities, and commitment to fair employment practices. The procurement is subject to the State's standard terms and conditions, which address payment, assignment, recordkeeping, performance, confidentiality, and other standard contractual provisions.