Power Plant Bag House Computer Upgrade

The Illinois Secretary of State is seeking bids from vendors to install and program a new Bag House computer at the Illinois State Power Plant located in Springfield, Illinois. The contract requires the selected vendor to install a new wall-mounted computer console, operator interface, and related electrical components, and to program the new system to replicate the functionality of the existing Bag House computer. The technical specifications provided in the Request for Quote (RFQ) indicate that the new system should include 8 graphics screens with 19-inch touchscreen panels, and a touchscreen PC with similar hardware specifications running Allen-Bradley FactoryTalk View SE would be an acceptable alternative to the Panelview Plus 7 HMI. Bids are due by the Bid Opening Date listed in BidBuy, and the contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price. The resulting contract will have a term through December 31, 2023, with no renewal options.

The RFQ does not mention any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Additionally, no information is provided regarding incumbent vendors or current contractors, or any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The total payments under the contract are estimated not to exceed a certain maximum amount, but the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed.