Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-DEVDI-B-54728

Replace two industrial washer-extractors at Shapiro Developmental Center

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking two large-capacity industrial washer-extractors for Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, including removal of the existing machines and installation of replacements. - Buyer: Illinois Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities Department, Shapiro Developmental Center. - Products: Two industrial washer-extractors, each with at least 800-pound capacity, hydraulic tilt unloading, power-operated doors, programmable cycles, and compatibility with the existing 220-volt, three-phase connection. Multiple-pocket design and ergonomic loading and unloading are also specified. No brand, OEM, model, or part number is named. - Services: Disconnect, remove, and dispose of two inoperable machines; coordinate delivery; move and install the replacements using existing hookups; and leave them operational and compliant with applicable codes and manufacturer instructions. Installation is required within ten business days of delivery. - Vendor qualifications and requirements: Bidders must be registered in Illinois’s Small Business Set-Aside Program, attend the pre-bid meeting, be authorized resellers of the machines offered, and have repair and maintenance technicians on staff. A performance bond is required if the washer-extractor quote exceeds $150,000. Award is planned for the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder. - Contract term: Begins upon the last dated signature and continues through the contract end; no option years or annual subscription are specified. Installation timing is measured from delivery. - Other attachment requirements: The included state public-works material describes prevailing-wage compliance, Illinois labor requirements where applicable, employee safety/OSHA compliance, and surety bonding. Its environmental clean-up and public-works descriptions are general attachment language, not identified as washer-extractor line items. - OEMs and vendors: No washer manufacturer or equipment vendor is identified by name. BidBuy Bid B-54728 is referenced for the solicitation/pricing information.

Description

Shapiro Developmental Center is seeking removal and disposal of two inoperable industrial washing machines and installation of two new machines of comparable size and operation. Each replacement machine must have at least an 800-pound capacity, a hydraulic tilt-unload mechanism, power-operated doors, and compatibility with the existing 220-volt, three-phase electrical hookup. The work includes coordinating delivery and completing installation within ten business days of delivery, with the machines ready for use and installation compliant with applicable codes and manufacturer specifications. Bids are limited to vendors registered in the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program, and attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory.

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