ISD SP w/SS Conditions Boiler Controls at Power Plant

The State of Illinois is soliciting proposals through a small purchase procurement with sole source conditions to replace boiler controls at the ISD Power Plant. This request was posted on April 16, 2026, with a remarkably compressed timeline, as proposals are due by April 17, 2026. The primary objective is to procure and install new boiler control systems to upgrade the existing power plant infrastructure. While specific technical specifications, deliverables, and detailed performance requirements are not outlined in the available documentation, contractors selected for this work must demonstrate the capability to perform industrial equipment installation and controls integration at a power generation facility. Evaluation criteria will likely focus on vendor qualifications, proposed timeline for completion given the urgent nature of the procurement, pricing, and technical competency in boiler systems. No specific site visit, bidders' conference, or question submission deadline is documented in the materials provided, though the single-day response window suggests this is a time-sensitive operational requirement.

This procurement is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and the Illinois Procurement Code, mandating that all contractors and subcontractors pay prevailing wage rates as published by the Illinois Department of Labor for the applicable county. During periods of excessive unemployment—defined as any month following two consecutive months when Illinois unemployment exceeds 5%—contractors must employ a minimum of 90% Illinois laborers, though exceptions may be requested with appropriate certification. All contractors must carry general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract is governed by Illinois State law with exclusive venue in the Illinois Court of Claims, and vendors must comply with all standard State of Illinois terms and conditions, including a three-year record retention requirement and potential Minority Contractor Initiative fees for contracts valued at $1,000 or more. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available procurement documents, though the small purchase designation and urgent timeline suggest a relatively modest project scope and funding level.