Opacity Monitoring Audits

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids to establish a three-year contract for a vendor to perform quarterly testing on opacity monitors at the ILSOS Power Plant located in Springfield, Illinois. The contract term is upon execution through June 30, 2026, with an option to renew for up to 2 additional years. The selected Contractor shall complete the quarterly testing to remain in compliance with US EPA 40 CFR Appendix B Performance Specifications PS-1 or current required regulations. The Contractor must provide hard copies of audit reports and filter certification sheets within 15 days of each visit, and notify the Secretary of State of any needed repairs. The Secretary of State will provide access, filters, and a contact person for the on-site audits. The award will go to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, and there are no expenses allowed under this contract. The total payments for the initial term are estimated but shall not exceed the maximum amount specified by the Secretary of State at the time of contract execution.

The RFQ includes standard State of Illinois terms and conditions as well as supplemental provisions specific to the Secretary of State. There are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The current incumbent, if any, is not specified. The RFQ does not provide a specific budget range, but states that the total payments for the initial term shall not exceed the maximum amount specified by the Secretary of State at the time of contract execution.