REBID FY27 Forced Air Lab Oven D6

The Illinois Department of Transportation District 6 is seeking bids on a 28 cubic foot forced air laboratory oven, with proposals due June 25, 2026.

The oven must meet detailed physical and operational specifications: exterior dimensions not exceeding 43 × 35 × 86 inches, minimum 27 cubic foot interior capacity, stainless steel or equivalent corrosion-resistant interior construction, single-phase 230-volt 60-Hz power at maximum 50 amps, and forced-air circulation. The unit must operate from ambient plus 15 degrees Celsius to a minimum of 300 degrees Celsius with temperature uniformity within ±2.5 degrees Celsius and stability within ±0.3 degrees Celsius. A digital temperature control system with PID control or equivalent and digital display with minimum 0.1 degree Celsius resolution is required. Safety mandates include built-in over-temperature protection, accessible power shutoff or emergency stop, and UL listing or certification by a nationally recognized testing laboratory.

The oven will be shipped to IDOT District 6, 2420 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois 62703, attention Josh Thoele. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, along with auto liability and workers' compensation coverage as required by law. The contract is governed by Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services, which requires compliance with prevailing wage, non-expatriation certification, equal opportunity compliance, and a three-year record retention (five years if federal funds are used). The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with 30 days' notice and retains sole ownership of all work product.