IVHC - Mobile Shelving for Medical Records

This state and local contract opportunity is for the procurement of a mobile shelving unit for medical records storage at the Illinois Veterans' Home in Chicago (IVHC), located in Cook County, Illinois. The State of Illinois is issuing the Request for Quote (RFQ) for the provision and installation of the shelving unit, which must be able to accommodate 13" deep by 9.5" high file folders, with the option for either 7 levels of 9.75" clear height storage or 6 levels of 11.25" clear height storage. The available space is approximately 180 inches deep by 19.5 feet wide, and the shelving system must be manually operated from outside the units, with single-sided, non-movable shelves along the walls and double-sided, rolling shelves in the center section. The vendor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, tools, supplies, materials, maintenance, and repairs necessary for the mobile shelving unit and its installation. The vendor is encouraged to visit the site prior to the bid opening date of April 1, 2021 at 10:00 AM to confirm measurements and the installation location, and the vendor's quote must include the total cost, estimated delivery time, and a minimum 1-year warranty on all products.

The procurement documents do not indicate any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Subcontractors are allowed, and the vendor's staff must comply with infection control procedures, including providing COVID-19 testing results upon request and promptly notifying the facility of any positive cases or exposures. The procurement documents do not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or possible award values or budget ranges.