Tool Engineering Government Bids & RFPs

All work shall be completed within one hundred eighty (180) calendar days from the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

Award will be made to the responsible bidder who submitted the lowest responsive bid.

This procurement is a 100% set-aside for CVE verified Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) firms. Bidders must represent to the contracting officer that they are a certified SDVOSB listed in the SBA certification database.

One site visit is scheduled for April 15, 2026, at 10:00 AM CST. Meet at Bldg. 102, in the project section project room B102 (102G) at the VA Illiana Healthcare System.

Failure to include the VAAR **** certification with the bid will render the bid nonresponsive and it cannot be considered for award.

The annual renewal cost is $28,****.

Payment shall be made on the pay period after receipt and acceptance of goods and/or services and upon using department confirmation of such acceptance.

Contractor guarantees each portion of the services as installed against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of City's written acceptance of the work. Contractor guarantees each portion of the services as installed against defective materials and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from date of City's written acceptance of the work.

In case of default by the vendor of any of the conditions of this solicitation or contract resulting from this solicitation, the vendor agrees that the city may procure the articles or services from other sources and may deduct from the unpaid balance due the vendor, or collect against the bond or surety, or may invoice the vendor for excess costs so paid.

When deemed necessary by the City, an onsite inspection date and time will be so designated. The vendor is responsible for inspecting and understanding the total scope of the projects i. e. , specifications, quality, and quantity of work to be performed.

Solicitation protests must be received by the City's Purchasing Agent not more than five calendar days after the last day for questions or the last addendum is issued, whichever is later. Bid protests must be received by the City no later than seven calendar days after the bid opening.

If it is found that gratuities in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise were offered or given by the contractor, or any agent or representative of the contractor, to any officer or employee of the City with a view toward securing an agreement or securing favorable treatment, the City may terminate the right of the contractor to proceed.