Commercial Front-Loading Electric Kiln Rebid

Location:	Illinois
Posted:	Dec 16, 2025
Due:	Jan 13, 2026
Agency:	Joliet Junior College
Type of Government:	State & Local
Category:	72 - Household and Commercial Furnishings and Appliances
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JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

COMMERCIAL FRONT-LOADING ELECTRIC KILN REBID

You are invited to submit a quote for COMMERCIAL FRONT-LOADING ELECTRIC KILN REBID. Please include

delivery charges in your pricing. The College is exempt from all sales tax. Quotes are due before 2:00 PM ON

JANUARY 13, 2025.

Joliet Junior College reserves the right to award all items to one vendor or to multiple vendors depending on what is

considered to be in the best interest of the College.

Vendors must submit their quote electronically through the ESM Solutions electronic sourcing site. Please note

that all vendors will have to complete an on-line registration process prior to submitting your proposal. A step-by-

step supplier registration guide is posted to the college’s website for your reference. General supplier guides are

also available on the ESM website. If you have any questions during the registration process, contact ESM

Solutions Customer Support (877) 969-7246 Option 3.

Quotes received after the date and time specified shall be considered LATE, and shall not be opened. While the

ESM platform is a reliable tool for electronic submissions, vendors should be aware that, as with any online

system, occasional technical issues may occur. To mitigate any risk of delayed submissions, vendors are strongly

encouraged to complete their bid submissions well in advance of the deadline. Please note that all proposals are

electronically sealed and remain confidential until the official bid opening, at which time they become accessible to

JJC.

Registration Link:

https://supplier.esmsolutions.com/registration#/registration/contactInformation/

General Supplier Guide (ESM Documents):

https://support.esmsolutions.com/hc/en-us/sections/115000917048-Supplier-Guides

Supplier Registration Guide (JJC Document):

https://www.jjc.edu/sites/default/files/Purchasing/FY2019/Supplier%20Registration%20Screenshots%20Final.pdf

Joliet Junior College will make every effort to use local business firms and contract with small, minority-owned, and/or women-

owned businesses in the procurement process. This solicitation may contain a goal to include businesses owned and

controlled by minorities, females, and persons with disabilities in the College’s procurement and contracting processes in

accordance with the State of Illinois’ Business Enterprise for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act (30 ILCS

575). State of Illinois CMS Business Enterprise Program certified vendors are encouraged to mark the quote form accordingly

and provide supporting documentation along with the bid form.

BLACKOUT PERIOD:

After the College has advertised for quotes, no pre-quote vendor shall contact any College officer(s) or

employee(s) involved in the solicitation process, except for interpretation of quote specifications,

clarification of quote submission requirements or any information pertaining to pre-quote conferences.

Such bidder or sub-bidder making such request shall be made in writing at least seven (7) days prior to the

date for receipt of quotes. No vendor shall visit or contact any College officers or employees until after

the quotes are awarded, except in those instances when site inspection is a prerequisite for the

submission of a quote. During the black-out period, any such visitation, solicitation or sales call by any

representative of a prospective vendor in violation of this provision may cause the disqualification of such

bidder’s response. Questions must be submitted through the Q&A section of the event header in the

ESM Solutions Sourcing site prior to the published deadline.

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

COMMERCIAL FRONT-LOADING ELECTRIC KILN REBID

QUOTE SPECIFICATIONS:

PLEASE PROVIDE PRICING FOR THE FOLLOWING ITEM TO BE DELIVERED TO JOLIET JUNIOR

COLLEGE, 1215 HOUBOLT ROAD, JOLIET, IL 60431. DELIVERY WILL BE COORDINATED WITH THE

JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE RECEIVING DEPARTMENT, AND ALL SHIPPING FEES MUST BE INCLUDED

IN THE UNIT COST.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

1. Commercial/Industrial rated, front loading

electric kiln.

• Hinged on right side, brick

construction preferred.

• Must be a minimum of 12 cubic feet

interior space, with a minimum of

34" interior height.

• Automatic control

• Furniture kit appropriate for kiln.

(needs to include shelves and posts)

• Installation not needed

• 208V-1 Ph 84 (8)

Bid must include all shipping fees and

delivery date.

QNTY UNIT TOTAL COST

COST

PRICING MUST BE

SUBMITTED

ELECTRONICALLY

THROUGH THE ESM

SOLUTIONS

BIDDING TOOL. SEE

PAGE 1 OF THIS

QUOTE DOCUMENT

FOR REGISTRATION

INFORMATION.

No vent system needed.

PLEASE INCLUDE ANY HELPFUL DESCRIPTIVE LITERATURE WITH YOUR BID

You will be asked to provide the following information in ESM:

• Turnaround Time

• Manufacturer

• Model

• Warranty (Parts/Labor)

• Descriptive Literature

Results from this quote may be viewed at www.jjc.edu/community/vendors.

This is the opportunity summary page. It provides an overview of this opportunity and a preview of the attached documentation.

Bid Name:	Commercial Front-Loading Electric Kiln Rebid Quote Number: Q26003R Due Date: January 13, 2026 Status: Questions Due 01/05/26
Bid Documents:	Quote Document PDF (10/15/25) Solicitation LINK (10/15/25) Virtual Public Opening LINK (10/15/25)

Commercial Front-Loading Electric Kiln Rebid

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