IDOC-TAY-1540-steam kettles-SRC

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking bids from qualified vendors for the procurement of two 40-gallon steam kettles to be installed at the Taylorville Correctional Center, a state correctional facility in St. Clair County, Illinois. The procurement is governed by a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) that specifies a contract term from the date of final signature through June 30, 2024. Bids are due by 11:00 am CST on October 10, 2023 and must be submitted electronically via BidBuy or email. Pricing is requested on a per-unit basis, with delivery required within 30 days unless otherwise agreed. The agency reserves the right to make a full or partial award, and the procurement will be funded through the state's fiscal year 2024 budget. Vendors must be registered in BidBuy to be considered for the contract award.

Vendors responding to this opportunity must comply with the Standard Illinois Certifications, which cover a wide range of requirements including compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code, drug-free workplace, prohibition on forced or child labor, and obligations related to employment vacancies and cybersecurity risks. The contract is also subject to the Standard Terms and Conditions for the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services contracts, which include payment terms, assignment and subcontracting, audits, confidentiality, intellectual property, insurance, and termination procedures. The procurement does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond, and there is no information provided about any incumbent vendors or current contractors.