Illinois BidBuy #27-426DOC-SHERI-B-54270

Replace fire-pump diesel drive engine and inspect Aurora pump

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking replacement of a failed fire-pump engine and inspection and repair of the existing pump. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Corrections, Sheridan Correctional Center, Sheridan, Illinois. - OEM: Aurora is identified as the manufacturer of the existing horizontal fire pump, model 93-67461. The replacement-engine manufacturer is not specified. - Products requested: One new, pump-compatible diesel fire-pump drive engine, rated at least 180 HP (136 kW) at 1,760 RPM, with a 12V DC electrical system and 1,000W water-jacket heater; and pump maintenance parts and materials, including gaskets and seals as needed. The materials allowance is $5,000, billed at cost. - Services requested: An estimated 95 labor hours to remove and dispose of the failed engine and install, connect, start, and test its replacement; and an estimated 5 labor hours to inspect and maintain or repair the Aurora 93-67461 pump. - Notable requirements: The engine must be designed for fire-pump use and UL-listed/FM-approved, not a vehicular engine. Work includes fuel-tank handling and cleaning as needed, replacement of controls and connections, and operational testing. Pump parts require facility approval before ordering; substitute, reconditioned, or materially different components require prior approval.

Description

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking bids to remove and replace one inoperable diesel fire pump drive engine at Sheridan Correctional Center. The contractor must provide the labor, materials, parts, tools, and equipment needed for replacement, including a compatible specialized fire-pump engine with a minimum rating of 180 HP at 1760 RPM, a 12V DC electrical system, and a 1000W water jacket heater. Work also includes startup and operational testing, fuel tank inspection and reconnection, and inspection and necessary maintenance or repair of the existing Aurora 93-67461 pump. The solicitation states a 3% BEP participation goal and that it is not a small-business set-aside.

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