IVHM Boiler Exhaust Replacement

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the IVHM Boiler Exhaust Replacement project in Kane County, Illinois. The scope of work includes the removal of the existing boiler exhaust stack, fabrication of approximately 30 lineal feet of new boiler exhaust stack, and installation of the new stack. The new stack must be fabricated from welded carbon steel pipe with a minimum thickness of 16 gauge and have a diameter of 16 inches. The vendor must also wrap the new stack with mineral wool and aluminum jacket. All work must be completed during normal business hours Monday-Friday, excluding holidays, and the Chief Engineer must sign off that the work is satisfactory. Vendors must complete the Forms B certification and disclosure to be considered, which covers tax identification, vendor status, disclosure of lobbyists or agents, and any current or pending state contracts. The solicitation is due on October 18, 2019, with an optional site walkthrough scheduled for October 15, 2019.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors. The RFQ notes that the use of brand names is for describing the desired standard of quality and performance, and that "or equal" submissions will not be rejected due to minor differences. The agency reserves the right to award by item, part, portion, or total, and to waive minor defects. No pricing terms, funding sources, or award values are provided in the RFQ materials.