IDOC-ROB- Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Flow and Hydrostatic Testing-SH

The Illinois Department of Corrections, Robinson Correctional Center is issuing a Request for Quote for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) Flow and Hydrostatic Testing services to maintain Life Safety Code compliance. The procurement seeks a responsible vendor to provide inspection, maintenance, repair, and parts replacement services for 12 Scott Air Packs and 16 SCBA tanks in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and NFPA 25 Standards. All work must be performed by skilled journeymen or technicians with the required certifications and training credentials to perform SCBA testing, and the vendor must respond to all service calls within 24 hours, including emergency services on weekends and holidays. Planned service work shall be conducted during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) unless pre-approved otherwise, with 100% of services performed on-site at Robinson Correctional Center. Bids must be submitted by May 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to Sarah Hemrich at Robinson Correctional Center, with a firm bid period of 120 days from opening. The initial contract term is five years commencing June 14, 2026, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including any renewals or extensions, and award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price.

No small business, minority-owned business, women-owned business, or veteran-owned small business set-asides apply to this procurement, meaning all qualified vendors regardless of business classification are eligible to respond. The vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements for site technician services under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and maintain a minimum general commercial liability and auto liability insurance coverage of $1,000,000 each. All vendors must undergo security background checks prior to on-site work at the correctional facility. A Minority Contractor Initiative fee of $15 applies to awards of $1,000 or more. The contract document references a BidBuy Purchase Order Items Tab where specific pricing details and maximum contract amounts will be listed, though the exact award value or budget range is not specified in the available procurement documents.