JCC - Industrial Washer/Dryer Repair/Maint. - JAW

The State of Illinois, specifically the Jacksonville Correctional Center (JCC) located in Mercer County, is seeking a vendor to provide repair and maintenance services for industrial washers and dryers at two correctional facilities: the Jacksonville Correctional Center and Pittsfield Work Camp. The Request for Quote (RFQ) covers approximately four washers and six dryers, with services to be split evenly between locations. Vendors must be capable of responding to repair requests within five days of contract execution and performing services Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The solicitation requires vendors to provide their own tools and equipment, with pricing to be F.O.B. destination and including all transportation and handling costs. The contract opportunity (ID: 67465b71e96bde5229020b2a) is due on December 13, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., with a proposed three-year contract term. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and possess comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1 million in general liability insurance.

The procurement opportunity appears to have no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though vendors must complete 33 standard Illinois certifications covering compliance with various state regulations. Subcontractors are explicitly prohibited from participating in this contract. All vendor personnel must successfully pass background checks and drug screenings before accessing correctional facility premises. While a specific budget range is not detailed, the contract price is described as estimated, with a maximum amount to be determined prior to execution. Vendors must demonstrate compliance with multiple state regulations, including financial obligations, environmental standards, labor laws, and ethical requirements. Non-compliance or false certification could result in contract termination, suspension, debarment, payment denial, civil fines, or criminal penalties. The contract is subject to appropriation availability and may be terminated or suspended if funding becomes unavailable.