26-422DNR-DIREC-B-51922 | Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery Pump and Drive Repair and Maintenance contract

Solicitation 26-422DNR-DIREC-B-51922 is an invitation for bid issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Office of Resource Conservation, for as-needed pump and drive repair and maintenance services at the Jake Wolf Fish Hatchery in Topeka, Illinois. The contract spans a three-year term and covers the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical drives, motors, and various pump types, including turbine, centrifugal, and vertical sewage pumps. The selected vendor must provide trained staff capable of diagnosing and repairing equipment and must adhere to a strict emergency response time of no more than two hours from the receipt of a call. All work must comply with existing plumbing and electrical codes, as well as regulations from the Illinois and U.S. Environmental Protection Agencies, the Illinois Asbestos Abatement Authority, and the Illinois Department of Public Health. Financial terms are based on a unit-rate labor structure for normal working hours, after-hours, and holidays, with replacement parts billed at the vendor's cost plus a markup between 10 and 20 percent. The vendor is required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including general commercial liability of 2 million dollars aggregate and auto liability of 1 million dollars per occurrence, while complying with the Prevailing Wage Act. Mandatory certifications include compliance with the Illinois Procurement Code, drug-free workplace standards, and various human rights and ethical mandates. The contract is subject to the availability of funds and the State Prompt Payment Act, with a standard twelve-month warranty on supplies and services.