Illinois Department of Corrections Water Testing Services - 27-426DOC-LAWRE-B-54042 (2026)
Illinois Department of Corrections | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Sep 15, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 10, 2026
- Contract term
- 2 years
- Primary contact
- Elizabeth Bare
- (618) 936-2064
The 30-second brief
Lawrence Correctional Center is seeking a responsible vendor to perform Illinois Environmental Protection Act (IEPA) required water sampling, testing, and reporting services for the facility. Vendor must have all required certifications for these services, including being a Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) Class B or higher Certified Water System Operator. The contract establishes a 2-year water testing service agreement as required by the EPA at Lawrence Correctional Center located in Sumner, Illinois. Required services involve weekly reporting services for drinking water sample collections including site visits, weekly laboratory services for water analysis of Total Coliform Rule (TCR) / Microbial, bi-annual water analysis laboratory services of Lead and Copper containing twenty (20) samples twice per year, and yearly analysis of one (1) Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) sample. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026.
Weekly reporting services for drinking water sample collections including site visits; Weekly laboratory services for water analysis of Total Coliform Rule (TCR) / Microbial – containing random samples each week; Bi-annual water analysis laboratory services of Lead and Copper – containing twenty (20) samples, Twice per year; Yearly analysis of one (1) Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) sample once per year.
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Summary
Lawrence Correctional Center is seeking a responsible vendor to perform Illinois Environmental Protection Act (IEPA) required water sampling, testing, and reporting services for the facility.
Vendor must have all required certifications for these services, including being a Responsible Operator in Charge (ROINC) Class B or higher Certified Water System Operator. The contract establishes a 2-year water testing service agreement as required by the EPA at Lawrence Correctional Center located in Sumner, Illinois. Required services involve weekly reporting services for drinking water sample collections including site visits, weekly laboratory services for water analysis of Total Coliform Rule (TCR) / Microbial, bi-annual water analysis laboratory services of Lead and Copper containing twenty (20) samples twice per year, and yearly analysis of one (1) Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) sample. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Price
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
4- Weekly reporting services for drinking water sample collections including site visits
- Weekly laboratory services for water analysis of Total Coliform Rule (TCR) / Microbial – containing random samples each week
- Bi-annual water analysis laboratory services of Lead and Copper – containing twenty (20) samples, Twice per year
- Yearly analysis of one (1) Stage 2 Disinfection By-Product Rule (DBPR) sample once per year
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
4- Certificate of Insurance
- Standard Illinois Certifications
- Taxpayer Identification Number
- Prevailing Wage Certification
- Submit to
- Business Office/Procurement 10940 Lawrence Road Sumner, IL 62466 US Email: [email protected]
- Scope location
- Sumner, IL
- Reported agency
- State of Illinois
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is September 15, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Business Office/Procurement 10940 Lawrence Road Sumner, IL 62466 US Email: [email protected]. For questions, contact Elizabeth Bare.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Elizabeth Bare at (618) 936-2064. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Weekly reporting services for drinking water sample collections including site visits; Weekly laboratory services for water analysis of Total Coliform Rule (TCR) / Microbial – containing random samples each week; Bi-annual water analysis laboratory services of Lead and Copper – containing twenty (20. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois?
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 2 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Certificate of Insurance, Standard Illinois Certifications, Taxpayer Identification Number, Prevailing Wage Certification. Review the full document from Illinois Department of Corrections | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Sumner, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.