STA DO 1540 Heated Cabinet and Food Cutter

The State of Illinois, specifically the Stateville Correctional Center in Will County, is seeking bids for the procurement of a heated holding and proofing cabinet as well as a food cutter. The total value of the contract is less than $50,000, and the bid is due on June 12, 2023, at 11:00 am. The equipment must be delivered by August 15, 2023, and the state agency reserves the right to award the bid in part or in whole. Vendors must submit product specifications for the state's approval and provide full warranties on the equipment. The pricing must be F.O.B. destination with all transportation and handling included, and invoicing must comply with the State Prompt Payment Act. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds.

The procurement is open to all qualified vendors, and there are no set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. Subcontractors over $100,000 must be approved by the state, and the vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements. The state reserves the right to conduct background checks on the vendor's employees. The current incumbent vendor or contractor is not specified, and the state has not provided any information about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.