SCBA Equipment Inspection & Flow Testing

The Illinois Department of Corrections is requesting proposals for SCBA equipment inspection and flow testing services at Big Muddy River Correctional Center in Ina, Illinois, with proposals due October 21, 2026. The contract is a five-year agreement with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years including renewals or extensions.

The scope covers onsite and mobile flow testing of 36 SCBA masks and harnesses per NFPA Standards 1852 and AD 05.02.111, plus hydrostatic testing of SCBA cylinders — ten cylinders in April 2028 and twelve cylinders in March 2031. All testing must comply with applicable NFPA standards, manufacturer requirements, Illinois Department of Corrections Administrative Directives, and relevant regulations. The vendor must provide detailed documentation for each mask and cylinder tested, including test results and recommendations to determine equipment suitability for continued use, repair, removal from service, or disposal. Services are performed at the facility during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.) unless otherwise agreed. No subcontractors are permitted.

The estimated total contract price includes $5,000 in line item material costs; the maximum total payment amount is to be determined by the State prior to contract execution. Pricing is F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling costs included and paid by the vendor. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. Vendor personnel must pass background security checks and comply with all Illinois Department of Corrections rules and regulations. Prevailing wage certification is required, with wage rates to be verified through the Illinois Department of Labor prior to bid submission. No set-asides are designated for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged businesses. Contracts valued at $1,000 or more require a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee deductible from the first payment.