IVH - Chicago Bulk Medical Oxygen

The State of Illinois, specifically the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs, is seeking bids for a contract to provide medical oxygen in bulk and various tank sizes for the Illinois Veterans' Home at Chicago. The contract requires the successful vendor to supply a leased 1,500 gallon bulk oxygen tank with a 400 gallon reserve tank, fill the bulk tank with medical oxygen, and provide 22 cubic foot E-size aluminum oxygen tanks. The vendor must deliver the bulk tank within 30 days of contract execution and deliver 100 E-size tanks within 2 weeks of notice, with additional tanks provided as needed. The initial contract term is 2 years, with the State having the option to renew for an additional 2 years. The contract pricing includes a monthly rate for the leased bulk tank, a per cubic foot rate for the bulk oxygen, and a per tank rate for the E-size oxygen tanks. The State may receive a discount for prompt payment. This Invitation for Bid (IFB) does not indicate if there are any small business, minority-owned, women-owned, or veteran-owned business set-aside requirements. The current incumbent is not identified, and funding sources are not specified, but the contract is contingent on the availability of appropriated funds.

The procurement documents include Forms A and B that must be completed by all vendors, including subcontractors with an annual subcontract value over $50,000. These forms cover information on the vendor's business, certifications, disclosures, and other requirements. The evaluation of bids will be based on the information provided in these forms, as well as the pricing terms and other salient details specified in the IFB. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway and comply with various state regulations, including the Procurement of Domestic Products Act, the Lobbyist Registration Act, and prohibitions on political contributions.