Refrigerant Exchange

The Illinois Secretary of State (SOS) is seeking bids from vendors to provide refrigerant exchange services. Specifically, the SOS is looking to exchange approximately 5 drums of unused R11 refrigerant for 1,500 lbs of refrigerant type 134A and the remainder in 410A. The contract term will be upon execution through June 30, 2024, with options to renew for up to 10 total years. Bids are due by the Bid Opening Date in BidBuy, and the award will go to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest price. Pricing must be submitted per pound for the R11 refrigerant the SOS is providing, as well as per pound for the 134A and 410A refrigerants the vendor will provide. The SOS may offer a discount for prompt payment. The total contract value is firm, and the SOS is not obligated to award a contract. The vendor must have all appropriate licenses and certifications for refrigerant handling, and must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations pertaining to refrigerant handling and disposal.

The procurement is not restricted to any specific type of organization. There are no set-aside designations, and the SOS has not indicated any incumbent vendors or current contractors. Additionally, the SOS has not provided any information about a budget range or expected award value for this contract opportunity.