IDOC - medical equipment lease for joliet treatment center

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking vendors to provide a 60-month lease for specific medical equipment at the newly constructed Joliet Treatment Center. The equipment required includes a multi-slice CT scanner, general radiology unit, dialysis units, contrast injector, patient beds, laboratory analyzers, and medication dispensers. The total term of the contract, including any renewals and extensions, cannot exceed 10 years. Bids are due on September 8, 2020 by 10:00 AM CST, and a mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 2, 2020. All bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system, as per a state notice prohibiting manual paper or electronic submissions. Pricing for the leased equipment must be submitted in a specified format, and expenses are not allowed, though the state may receive a discount for prompt payment. The total payments under the contract cannot exceed the maximum amount provided, without a formal amendment.

The solicitation indicates the potential for a Small Business Set-Aside and Minority Contractor Initiative requirements, but does not provide details on any incumbent vendors, current contractors, or available budget information. Bidders must provide required certifications, disclosures, and utilization plans as applicable. The contract will be awarded to serve the IDOC and the jurisdictions of Will County and the City of Joliet.