IVHM FY22 Replacement of Walk-in freezer/cooler

The State of Illinois is procuring the replacement and installation of a new walk-in refrigeration unit for the Illinois Veterans Home in Manteno, Illinois. The procurement is being managed by the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (IDVA) and is for the labor and materials to remove the existing walk-in unit and install a new unit with three separate compartments - one cooler and two freezers. The new unit must meet specific size and temperature requirements, with overall dimensions of 22' L x 21'8" W x 8'6" H. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by December 29, 2021, as the State is no longer accepting paper submissions for competitive solicitations per CPO Notice 202006. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 22, 2021. The initial contract term is 1 year, with the possibility of up to 10 years of renewal options.

There are no Small Business Set-Aside or goals for Minority, Women, or Veteran-Owned Business participation for this procurement. Vendors must be registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG) and provide certifications and disclosures related to Illinois procurement regulations. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and a 15% discount may be available for prompt payment. The contract is contingent upon availability of appropriated funds, and the State reserves the right to terminate the contract for convenience with 30 days' notice. The total contract price is estimated, and expenses are not allowed.