IVHM FY23 Replacement of Walk-in freezer/cooler

This state and local contract opportunity is for the removal of an existing and installation of a new 3-compartment walk-in refrigeration unit at the Illinois Veterans' Home (IVHM) facility located in Manteno, Illinois. The procurement is being conducted by the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) and is in the form of an Invitation for Bid (IFB). The selected vendor will be responsible for providing all labor and materials required for the project, including the disposal of the existing unit. The VA has scheduled two pre-bid conferences, one virtual and one in-person site visit, to provide details and answer questions. Bids are due via the BidBuy electronic procurement system by the specified due date. The resulting contract will have an initial term of 1 year, with the possibility of up to 10 years of renewals. The bid pricing must be submitted in the format outlined in the IFB, with the total contract price estimated.

The solicitation does not include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The IFB also does not specify any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it provide details on any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. Similarly, the available budget range or potential award value is not disclosed in the provided information. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest price.