Joliet Generator Maintenance

The State of Illinois is seeking a responsive vendor to provide generator maintenance services for the Joliet Treatment Center in Will County. The solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for semi-annual inspections and preventative maintenance on a Kohler 1000 KW generator over a 5-year contract term. The scope of work includes detailed inspections of the generator's cooling system, fuel system, air induction and exhaust system, lube oil system, starting system, engine monitors and safety controls, power generator, and control panel. The contractor must also provide emergency service and repair to the generator with a 3-hour response time. Bids are due no later than January 17, 2020 at 2:00pm, and a non-mandatory bidder's conference/site visit is scheduled. Pricing is requested for the semi-annual inspections as a percentage discount off manufacturer's list price, as well as the hourly rate for any services or repairs.

The RFQ does not identify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is also no incumbent contractor listed, and the funding source is not specified. The RFQ does not provide an estimated contract value or budget range, but the generator maintenance services will be awarded to the responsive bidder that provides the best value to the Joliet Treatment Center and the State of Illinois.