IDOC - Medical Gas Delivery and Leased Storage Tank(s) and Installation - JHospital - JTW

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is procuring Medical Gas Delivery and Leased Storage Tank(s) and Installation services for the Joliet Medical Facility in Will County. The contract requires the provision of a 1,500-gallon vertical storage tank for Liquid Oxygen (LOX) and all associated equipment, including valving, telemetry systems, electric vaporizers, and a source alarm system. The vendor will be responsible for installation, maintenance, and telemetry monitoring of the tank. The contract has an initial term of five (5) years, with an option to renew for an additional five (5) years, for a total potential term of ten (10) years. Bids are due by May 17, 2021 at 10:00am CST, and electronic submissions through BidBuy are required. Pricing for the initial term and renewal options must be submitted as outlined in the Invitation for Bid (IFB).

The solicitation does not indicate if this procurement is subject to any set-aside programs, such as the Business Enterprise Program (BEP) or Veteran's Business Program (VBP). The previous contract for these services was awarded to Airgas Midwest for $396,950.00 over the initial 60-month term. The total payments under the new contract shall not exceed an undisclosed maximum amount without a formal amendment, and the contract is contingent upon the availability of funds.