IDOC - purchase 80 GAL gas powered kettles stateville CC

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a responsible bidder to supply and install four 80-gallon gas-powered, commercial-grade kitchen kettles at the Stateville Correctional Center. The successful vendor will be responsible for removing the old equipment and associated debris as well. The initial contract term will be 12 months, with no option to renew. A mandatory pre-submission conference will be held on August 19, 2020, and bids are due by September 2, 2020 at 12:00PM. Vendors must submit their responses electronically through the BidBuy system, as the State of Illinois will not accept manual or external submissions. The solicitation outlines detailed vendor specifications and requirements, including installation procedures and security protocols. Pricing must be firm, with costs broken out for the kettle purchase, installation, and debris removal, and the total contract amount is not to exceed a specified maximum amount.

This solicitation does not contain any small business set-aside, minority contractor, or veteran-owned business participation requirements. There are no details provided on the incumbent vendor or current contract, and the available budget or award value range is not specified. Vendors who are not registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) must submit additional certifications and disclosures with their bid or offer.