This is a service / maintenance or supply contract in Rockford, Illinois. Contact the soliciting agency for additional information.

The Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP) reduces energy costs for income eligible households by increasing the energy efficiency of their homes, while ensuring health and safety. Services are provided for single family, multi family, and mobile homes. The Weatherization Appliance services will include the vendor furnishing and installing new Energy Star rated refrigerators, Energy Star chest and upright freezers, and gas range/ovens. Vendor shall provide haul away and proper disposal of existing units being replaced in accordance with The Clean Air Act and obtain a certificate or receipt indicating the appliance has been accepted by the recycling facility. Insurance: At the time of submission of the response, the vendor shall provide a Certificate of Insurance with the required minimum insurance as listed in the City's general terms and conditions. If any type of mandated insurance lapses, all weatherization work will cease until coverage is renewed and the City of Rockford has been provided with the current insurance documentation. Only after proper documentation has been provide will the vendor be reinstated. Bid Bond. When required on the cover sheet, a bid bond for not less than five (5) percent of the bid amount must accompany all bids as a guarantee that if the bid is accepted, the bidder will execute and file the proper contract. A bank cashier's check, bank draft, or certified check equal to the amount specified is acceptable in lieu of a bid bond. Bid bonds of the two lowest firms will be retained until the contract is awarded. Performance and Payment Bond. When required by the specifications herein, the awarded vendor shall furnish a performance and payment bond equal to the amount of the contract, acceptable to the City, within fourteen (14) calendar days after notification of contract award. Failure to furnish the required bond within the time specified may be cause for rejection of the bid and any bid deposit may be retained by the City as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. The City of Rockford reserves the right to refuse acceptance of delivered merchandise that differs substantially from the specifications in the invitation to bid or as otherwise permitted by Illinois law. The City of Rockford reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids or proposals at any time, for any reason, including but not limited to the Rockford City Council not appropriating sufficient funds to purchase equipment or complete the contract. The City may make awards in any manner deemed in the best interest of the City