IBF - IRCC - Speed Queen Washers and Dryers - JSW

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois River Correctional Center located in Fulton County, is seeking to procure commercial laundry equipment through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for contract number 26-426DOC-ILRIV-B-49471. The procurement involves the acquisition of 12 Speed Queen Commercial Top-Load Washers (model SWNMN2SP115TW01) and 8 Speed Queen Commercial Electric Dryers (model SDEMNRGS173TW01), with a strict requirement that these be brand-specific Speed Queen units. The bid solicitation was posted on September 25, 2025, with electronic submissions accepted through BidBuy or email, and a firm deadline of October 9, 2025, at 11:00 am CST. Vendors must be prepared to deliver all requested equipment within 30 days of contract award, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract will run from the date of final signatures until June 30, 2026, and requires F.O.B. destination pricing with all transportation and handling costs to be covered by the contractor.

The procurement is classified as a small purchase with total value under $50,000 and will be funded through state funding for fiscal year 2026. While no specific set-aside designations or disadvantaged enterprise requirements are explicitly mentioned in the provided documentation, the contract is subject to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which typically includes provisions for minority contractor initiatives and equal opportunity requirements. The standard terms outline comprehensive vendor obligations, including mandatory insurance requirements of $1,000,000 per occurrence in general commercial liability coverage. Vendors should be prepared to comply with state and federal laws, including tax obligations and potential background check provisions. The state reserves the right to award the bid in whole or part, and potential contractors must be prepared to meet strict compliance standards outlined in the detailed terms and conditions document. No incumbent vendors or existing infrastructure integration requirements were specifically noted in the procurement documents.