kitchen equipment service contract

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified vendor to provide full‑service maintenance, repair, and installation of all kitchen equipment at the Sheridan Correctional Center. The contract is a two‑year firm‑price agreement with a $20,000 material‑cost line item and no subcontracting allowed. Vendors must supply licensed technicians, pass background‑check requirements, maintain specified insurance coverage, and submit itemized invoices within 15 days of service completion. The solicitation is posted on BidBuy and requires electronic submission of the offer, vendor disclosure, and any applicable small‑business utilization plans. • Scope: As‑needed repair, installation, and preventive maintenance of mixers, grills, fryers, ovens, coolers, and related kitchen equipment. • Requirements: Background checks for all personnel (provide SSN, DOB, etc. within 48 hours of service request), annual insurance certificates, $15 minority‑contractor fee, no subcontractors. • Financials: Firm‑price contract, $20,000 material cost estimate, insurance minimums ($1 M per occurrence general liability, $2 M aggregate). • Timeline: Questions due Oct 21 2026; bid opening Oct 28 2026; bid price must remain firm for 90 days.