IVHQ In-line Filters FY20

The state of Illinois, through the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs, is seeking to procure in-line filters for Harmsco water canisters at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, Illinois. The Request for Quote (RFQ) specifies the required quantities and product specifications for two types of filters: a 5-micron filter for stage 1 and a 0.2-micron filter for stage 2 and bypass. Vendors must provide the manufacturer name, model, and unit pricing for each item, with the award going to the lowest total bid. The RFQ notes that the use of brand names is to describe the desired standard of quality and performance, and that "or equal" submissions will not be rejected for minor differences that do not affect suitability. All quoted prices must be valid for 180 days and include shipping and handling charges, with no price increases accepted. The agency reserves the right to reject all offers, award by item or in total, and waive minor defects. The winning vendor must agree to partial shipments and provide a minimum 1-year warranty on all products.

This opportunity is open to all vendors, with no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent or contractors, if any, are not specified, nor is there any information provided on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The potential award value or budget range is also not disclosed in the available documents.