Water testing services

Menard Correctional Center, operated by the State of Illinois Department of Corrections, is seeking a licensed qualified vendor to perform water testing services at the facility, with proposals due July 17, 2026.

The vendor must hold appropriate state and federal certifications and licenses to conduct routine water quality testing in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. Testing scope includes monitoring for contaminants, bacteria, chemical composition, and other parameters necessary to ensure safe potable water. Specific testing frequency, sample collection protocols, reporting requirements, and facility access details are to be confirmed through the complete solicitation package and any addenda issued prior to bid submission.

The contract is governed by the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for Fiscal Year 2026. The vendor must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, along with worker's compensation insurance as required by law. Vendors responding must complete Standard Illinois Certifications (Version 26.2), attesting to business status, regulatory compliance, tax clearance, and lack of debarment. Payments follow the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices due by July 31 following the service period. All work is considered work for hire with intellectual property rights assigned exclusively to the State of Illinois. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately upon determination of performance failure. Contract funding is contingent upon appropriation availability; federal funds may partially or wholly fund the contract if specified in the award notice.

The solicitation documents posted include the contract statement of work, standard terms and conditions, and certification requirements. A bidders' conference, site visit requirements, contract term specifics, and renewal options are referenced in the formal procurement documentation; these details should be confirmed in the complete solicitation package.