washers and dryer with installation

Pontiac Correctional Center, an Illinois state facility, is requesting bids on industrial-type washing machines and a dryer with installation services under IFB B-54346, with bids due October 13, 2026. This is a Small Business Set Aside Procurement, restricting eligible bidders to qualified small business enterprises as defined by state procurement regulations.

The scope covers purchase and installation of two industrial washing machines and one industrial dryer for the facility's Laundry Department as a one-time capital acquisition (not a lease). Pontiac Correctional Center explicitly determined that the existing JPMC Contract P-39940, which covers equipment leasing, does not meet its needs and will not be used.

The procurement is structured as a capital renewal (RM) project for fiscal year 2027 and will be funded through the facility's capital improvement budget. Place of performance is at Pontiac Correctional Center.

Vendors must comply with 34 mandatory certifications established in the 2026 Standard Illinois Certifications document, including verification of legal entity status, absence of criminal convictions or debarment, tax compliance, drug-free workplace certification (for employers with 25 or more employees or contracts exceeding $5,000), environmental compliance, anti-discrimination standards, technology accessibility standards, and cybersecurity directives. Contractors must certify annually by January 1 for contracts exceeding one year in duration and report immediately any changes affecting certification status. Failure to comply or submission of false information may result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties under the Illinois False Claims Act.

Bid Amendment 1 was posted October 7, 2026 and modifies the original bid specifications. Interested bidders should review all amendment details for compliance with updated bid requirements and specifications. Standard terms and conditions govern payment terms, insurance and liability, performance standards, warranty coverage, maintenance responsibilities, and contract termination or modification conditions.