IVHL MedDispense Machine

The State of Illinois, through the Illinois Veterans Home at LaSalle located in LaSalle County, is conducting a small purchase procurement for one MedDispense Automated Medication Dispenser Base 72 unit and one two-door supply tower. The vendor selected must deliver, install, set up, configure the equipment, and provide two days of onsite training at the facility located at 1015 O'Conor Ave, LaSalle, Illinois 61301, with all work to be completed by June 30, 2026. Deliveries must be scheduled Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The supplied equipment must be new, unused, and free from defects, with a minimum one-year manufacturer's warranty provided. All costs including freight, shipping, delivery, installation, setup, configuration, and training must be included in a firm, all-inclusive contract price with no additional charges permitted. The contract term commences upon the last dated signature of both parties and extends through June 30, 2026, with a maximum potential term not to exceed ten years including renewal and extension options. The opportunity posted on March 27, 2026, with a submission deadline of March 31, 2026, does not indicate a scheduled bid opening, site visit, or bidder's conference.

Vendors responding to this procurement must comply with 34 separate certifications established by the State of Illinois Standard Certifications form, covering legal eligibility, financial integrity, employment practices, and regulatory adherence, with failure to comply subject to significant penalties including contract voidance, suspension, debarment, and civil or criminal fines under the Illinois False Claims Act. All vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with worker's compensation insurance as required by law. The contract is subject to the Illinois Court of Claims for dispute resolution and complies with the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and Illinois Use Tax requirements. A minority contractor initiative fee of $15 will be deducted from the first check issued to the vendor, and any contracts valued at $1,000 or more under specified procurement code sections require an additional $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund. The specific contract award value and budget range are not disclosed in the available documentation, with the maximum contract amount to be entered by the State prior to execution. Payment will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with vendor invoices for services rendered through June 30 due by July 31 of each year.