SPEC - Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery - Pump Replacement at Well 8

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting a small purchase for pump replacement at Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery in Topeka, Illinois, with proposals due June 3, 2026 under emergency conditions. This is a procurement subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, with mandatory monthly certified payroll submission and five-year record retention.

The scope encompasses replacement of the existing pump at well number 8, including column assembly replacement, motor repairs, discharge head restoration, system chlorination, and reinstallation. The contractor must provide all labor, equipment, and materials; perform complete system startup and testing; deliver two sets of operation and maintenance manuals; and provide one hour of training to hatchery staff. Work must be completed by August 31, 2026, with coordination through site superintendent Paul Brown at 309-968-7531. Acceptable pump manufacturers are ABS, BJM, Goulds, JWC, Metropolitan Industries, Taco, Weil, Wilo MTS, Barnes SGV, and Zoeller.

Contractor licensing requirements include Illinois plumbing and electrical licenses. The contractor must maintain a primary Illinois office and complete at least 60 percent of work as the prime contractor. General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law are mandatory. Performance and labor/material payment bonds covering the full contract amount are required if project costs exceed $150,000. All work must comply with applicable Illinois codes and the National Electrical Code; the Steel Products Procurement Act; and a $15 administrative fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative applies to contracts of $1,000 or more, deducted from the first payment. No mandatory bidders conference or project meeting is required.