commercial natural gas water heaters

Solicitation 27-426DOC-SHERI-B-54632 is a Basic Ordering Agreement issued by the Illinois Department of Corrections Sheridan Correctional Center for the purchase and delivery of two commercial natural gas water heaters. The units must replace existing PVI 100 L 600A-TP models and meet specific technical requirements, including a 600-gallon tank, 800,000 input btu/h, a 1/3hp blower motor, 120v 1 phase power, and a minimum energy efficiency of 83%. This is a purchase-and-delivery-only contract; installation services are explicitly excluded. Bids must be submitted electronically via BidBuy, with pricing quoted as F.O.B. Destination, inclusive of all transportation and handling. The award will be determined using a Small Purchase selection method, and the agency reserves the right to award the bid in whole or in part. Successful vendors must deliver the equipment to the facility warehouse receiving dock within 30 days of purchase execution, with deliveries accepted Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The contract requires strict adherence to Illinois state laws, including the State Prompt Payment Act, equal opportunity requirements, and specific insurance mandates for general commercial liability, auto liability, and worker's compensation. Nonconforming items must be replaced within three business days of notification.