EMA - DNS Electrical Measurement Calibrations - ARG

The contract involves providing calibration services for the Illinois Department of Emergency Management Agency's Electrical Measurement Instruments used by the Department of Nuclear Safety. The selected vendor must operate a calibration laboratory accredited to ISO 17025 standards, ensuring traceability of calibrations to national standards. The procurement is structured as a solicitation with an estimated contract value ranging from $50,000 to $200,000, posted on December 1, 2025, with responses due by December 23, 2025. The contract emphasizes compliance with Illinois state laws, including the State Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage requirements, and confidentiality obligations, and incorporates standard terms and conditions from the Illinois Chief Procurement Office covering aspects such as invoicing, record retention, assignment, subcontracting, and force majeure clauses. The scope of work requires the vendor to perform calibration services at locations within Illinois, adhering to specified standards and ensuring that all calibration activities are traceable and documented. The contract stipulates that the lab must be ISO 17025 accredited, and calibrations must be traceable to national standards, with deliverables subject to inspection and acceptance based on conformance to specifications, quality standards, and legal requirements. The agreement also includes provisions for background checks on personnel, prior approval of subcontractors, and measures to mitigate organizational conflicts of interest. Although detailed evaluation criteria, pricing, and specific delivery schedules are not explicitly provided, the contract emphasizes strict performance timelines and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations. The agreement's ownership provisions specify that all work products are considered “work for hire” owned exclusively by the State of Illinois, and the contract includes mechanisms for performance monitoring, audit rights, and potential suspension for non-compliance.