Ircc - ICE machine - LAD

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the Illinois River Correctional Center (IRCC) to procure an ice machine and large capacity ice storage unit. The State of Illinois is conducting this procurement through a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) process, with a total contract value not to exceed $50,000. The required products are a Manitowoc Ice Machine Model #SDT3000W-263H or an agency-approved equivalent, and a Manitowoc Model LB1760 Upright Large Capacity Ice Storage unit or an agency-approved equivalent. Delivery of the items must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling costs included. The contract term begins upon final signature and ends on October 29, 2021. Vendors must comply with all required State certifications and disclosures, and the contract is subject to the State's standard terms and conditions.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Illinois has implemented new procurement procedures requiring all submissions, including for small purchases, to be made electronically through the BidBuy system. Manual paper submissions will not be accepted, and bid openings and proposal receptions will be done electronically using video conferencing. The State Purchasing Officers will work with agencies to extend deadlines and publish solicitation amendments as needed to ensure fairness and competition. No subcontractors are to be utilized, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not identified, and the procurement does not include any requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology.