Normal Building Automation System Upgrade & Support -LS

The State of Illinois Department of Military Affairs is soliciting bids for a building automation system upgrade and four-year technical support program at the Normal Air National Guard facility (Normal, Illinois) under sole-source designation to Entec Services, Inc., with responses due September 16, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. This is a sole-source procurement classified as an informal bid with open market purchase method; the State Procurement Office intends to award to Entec Services, Inc.

The scope spans four phased BAS control replacements: Phase One replaces controls for ERU-1 and KMU-1, updates workstation and software, integrates Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs), and cleans the hydronic system. Phase Two covers AHU-1, AHU-2, unit heaters, computer room units, cabinet heaters, and exhaust fans. Phase Three replaces controls for 15 VAV units and five fan-powered boxes. Phase Four replaces controls for 31 VAV units. The Technical Support Program (TSP) spans four years and includes annual software subscription renewals, phone support, two half-day on-site visits annually, training, diagnosis and troubleshooting, software backups, server maintenance, reduced hourly rates for additional billable work, discounted parts and materials, and priority service response.

Work is performed at 1510 Millennium Avenue, Normal, Illinois 61761, with billing directed to the TAG Building in Springfield, Illinois 62702. The procurement is not a small business set-aside. NIGP code 910-17 (Energy Computerized Control System, HVAC, Lighting, Utilities, etc., Installation, Maintenance and Repair Services) applies. Solicitation documents are available beginning September 2, 2026. The procurement contact is Dianne Richman, Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, at Dianne.Richman@illinois.gov or (217) 622-1857.