IDOC-ROB-ice maker -KG

This state and local contracting opportunity is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) issued by the Consolidated Purchasing Cooperative (CPC) on behalf of multiple government agencies in the state of Illinois for the purchase of ice machines. The IFB requests bids for the supply and delivery of undercounter ice machines and ice makers for a two-year contract term with the option to renew for up to three additional one-year periods. Bidders must provide unit pricing for various ice machine models and sizes, with minimum and maximum order quantities specified. Responses are due by September 30, 2019, and a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 23, 2019. Contract awards will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s) meeting the technical requirements and performance standards outlined in the IFB, which include delivery and installation terms. Pricing must be firm for the initial two-year term, with the contract allowing for price adjustments during renewal periods based on the Producer Price Index.

The IFB includes MBE/WBE participation requirements, and funding for the contract will be provided through each participating agency's operating budget. The document also lists the current incumbent suppliers for reference. Interested bidders must be able to demonstrate their qualifications and ability to meet the technical specifications and delivery requirements outlined in the IFB. The total contract value is not specified, but the IFB indicates that the procurement will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder(s).