IRCC-A. O. smith Water Boiler Model-HW 520-300 Natural Gas-CNP

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois River Correctional Center (IRCC) located in Fulton County, is seeking to procure four A.O. Smith Water Boilers, Model HW 520-300, Part #HW 12N000000 Natural Gas through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA). This small purchase procurement, valued under $50,000 and funded through state fiscal year 2025 funding, requires electronic bid submissions through BidBuy or email by 11:00 am CST on June 24, 2025. The deliverables include four specific water boilers to be delivered by July 31, 2025, with vendors required to complete delivery within 30 days of contract award. The procurement is specifically for a brand-named item, with pricing to be F.O.B. DESTINATION and all transportation and handling costs included. Delivery acceptance is limited to Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding state holidays. The contract term begins upon final signatures and concludes on 7/31/2025, with the agency reserving the right to award the bid in whole or part.

While no specific set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations are explicitly mentioned in the documentation, the procurement follows the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2). The standard terms include provisions for minority contractor initiatives and potential tax credits for hiring veterans and ex-offenders. Insurance requirements are standardized, mandating vendors maintain $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate commercial liability insurance, $1,000,000 auto liability coverage, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. Payment will be processed as a one-time payment, contingent upon the vendor providing a fully executed BOA signed by both parties before product shipment. The total contract value is expected to be under $50,000, with funds allocated from the state's fiscal year 2025 budget for the Illinois River Correctional Center's infrastructure improvements.