IRCC - Electric Steam Kettle - 1540 - JSD

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the procurement of a 60-gallon electric steam kettle for the Illinois River Correctional Center. The solicitation is a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) under $50,000, with a contract term running from the date of signatures through June 30, 2023. The kettle must meet detailed specifications outlined in the BOA, including dimensions, features, and electrical requirements. Bids are due by 11:00 AM CST on November 8, 2022 and must be submitted through the BidBuy platform. The agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part, and pricing must be FOB destination with all transportation and handling costs included. Delivery is accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:30 PM, excluding state holidays. The BOA also outlines payment terms, including the State's Prompt Payment Act and requirement for prevailing wage compliance, as well as provisions for COVID-19 protections such as mask wearing, vaccination, and testing requirements for vendors entering correctional facilities.

The solicitation does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and the agency has the right to require background checks on vendor staff. The total award value is not explicitly stated, but the BOA indicates it is under $50,000.