DHS SP Ludeman Legionella Water Testing Services FY27-29

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services, Developmental Disabilities division, awarded an Open Market Small Purchase contract to Chicago Water Treaters effective July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029, with a total contract value of $58,800.00. The contract requires quarterly Legionella water testing services at the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located in Park Forest, Illinois, with testing to be performed at approximately 15-20 locations throughout the facility. Chicago Water Treaters is responsible for water sample collection and laboratory analysis, with the contractor's laboratory required to maintain accreditation to International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC) 17025 or equivalent recognized standards.

The scope of work encompasses comprehensive testing analysis and reporting documenting test results, risk assessments, and treatment recommendations for any Legionella findings identified during the three-year contract period. Chicago Water Treaters shall also provide follow-up testing after the facility completes any recommended treatments and deliver detailed invoices documenting all service dates and activities. The contractor is required to maintain General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$2,000,000 annual aggregate, Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by Illinois law, with the State named as additional insured. All labor, equipment, and sample containment costs are the contractor's responsibility.