ICI - Western Carbon Dioxide Renewal

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the renewal of an existing contract for the provision of industrial carbon dioxide to the Illinois Department of Corrections. The contract term is for one year with an option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms. The contract does not specify the exact quantities or pricing for the carbon dioxide, but indicates that the renewal shall be under the same terms and conditions as the original contract. The procurement process was an Invitation for Bid, with the contract awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. No additional details are provided about the evaluation criteria or any set-aside requirements.

The contract has no Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran Business Program (VBP) participation requirements. The incumbent vendor for the previous contract term was ILMO Products Company. The total award amount for the 36-month contract term was $240,708.00. A separate Notice of Award indicates that the contract has been renewed for a two-year term with the option to extend for an additional two years, with the incumbent vendor Midwest Gas Suppliers providing carbon dioxide distribution services throughout the western region of the state.