ICI-Shawnee Shoulder Screws and Oil-Embedded Bronze Sleeve Bearings JP

The first procurement opportunity is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) from the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) / Shawnee ICI for the purchase of 42 units each of shoulder screws and bronze sleeve bearings, with a total contract value of $5,252.10. The BOA has a term beginning upon the last dated signature and ending on 4/30/2019, with no renewal options specified. Pricing terms indicate the items are to be delivered F.O.B. Destination, with all transportation and handling costs included. The procurement method is through Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI), with no subcontractors disclosed. The contract is funded through State funds, with the appropriate account codes and expenditure object codes provided.

The second procurement opportunity is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the City of Metropolis for the provision of Snow Plowing and Salt/Sand Application Services. The contract term is for three (3) years with the option to renew for two (2) additional one-year periods. The scope of work includes providing all necessary equipment, labor, and materials to plow snow and apply salt/sand on designated City streets, roads, and public facilities as directed. Bidders must provide unit prices for various service levels based on the total number of lane miles, number of plows, and frequency of service. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled, and proposals are due by the specified deadline. The City anticipates making a contract award decision within thirty (30) days of the proposal submission date.