IDOC-DEC heat pumps 1223-DRC

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), is seeking to procure packaged terminal heat pumps to heat and cool outdoor buildings. The contract, identified as IDOC-DEC HEAT PUMPS 1223-DRC, is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000 with a term running from the date of final signatures through June 28, 2024. The Department is looking to acquire four 9,000 BTU and six 12,000 BTU heat pumps, with bids due by October 31, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. CST. Vendors can submit their bids via BidBuy or email, and delivery of the heat pumps is required within 15 days after the order is placed. The Department reserves the right to order additional quantities at the awarded bid price for 15 days after contract execution, and pricing must be provided per the specified unit of measure with net pricing after any applicable discounts.

This contract opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The Department will make the final determination of brand and model equivalency if the vendor quotes an "equal" product, and the contract will be awarded on a whole or in part basis, with no subcontractors allowed without prior written approval. The procurement does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide information on the existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The available budget range for this contract is not explicitly stated.