IVHM FY 19 Ice Machine Cleaning

This state and local contract opportunity from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IVHM) is for the cleaning and maintenance of 14 ice machines located at their facility. The contract is for fiscal year 2019, beginning on July 1, 2018 and ending on June 30, 2019. The scope of work involves cleaning and sanitizing the water systems, air filters, auger assemblies, and other components of the ice machines, which include various Manitowoc models. The vendor will be required to perform this service twice per fiscal year and provide a confirmation form for each ice machine to verify the work was completed. Vendors must submit quotes for the full scope of work, and the winning vendor will be selected based on the lowest total bid. All quoted prices must be valid for 180 days and include shipping and handling charges, with no price increases accepted.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. It also does not provide any information about incumbent vendors, current contractors, or existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not list a budget range or expected award value, but states that the agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or group of items, and waive minor defects.