IDOC - Commercial Washing Machine

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), specifically the Western Illinois Correctional Center located in Mt. Sterling, is seeking a qualified service technician to procure and install one new commercial washer/extractor unit. The specific equipment required is a Unimac Model #UVW100PVNU50001, 440-480 volt, 3-phase commercial washer, which will replace an existing washer. The procurement involves comprehensive services including equipment delivery, installation, electrical and plumbing work, staff training, and removal of the old equipment. A mandatory pre-bid site visit is scheduled for September 15, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., with vendor registration required by September 12, 2025. Formal bid submissions are due by September 22, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., and the contract will run through June 30, 2026. Vendors must pass security background checks and adhere to strict on-site protocols at the correctional facility. The primary contact for this opportunity is Jennifer Snyder, who can be reached at 217-773-4441 or Jennifer.Snyder2@illinois.gov.

This contract opportunity is designated as a small business set-aside, which restricts participation to qualifying small business entities. Vendors must complete the comprehensive Standard Illinois Certifications, which includes 34 specific compliance requirements covering areas such as legal entity status, employment practices, ethical conduct, and technological compliance. The contract requires vendors to maintain specific insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate commercial liability insurance. While no explicit maximum dollar amount is specified, the procurement is structured as a one-time equipment and installation project funded through the Illinois Department of Corrections. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and demonstrate the ability to meet stringent institutional procurement standards. Additional compliance obligations include prohibitions on forced labor, adherence to state procurement codes, and meeting information technology accessibility standards. The project will be executed at the Western Illinois Correctional Center, located at 2500 Rt. 99 South in Mt. Sterling, Illinois.