State Use D1 900 South Des Plaines Janitorial Services

Sertoma Star Services, Inc. was awarded a janitorial services contract by the Illinois Department of Transportation through the Finance & Administration contracting organization on July 7, 2026. The contract, issued under the State Use Program for Persons with Severe Disabilities (30 ILCS 500/45-35), covers janitorial services at the Equal Employment Opportunity Resource Center located at 900 South Des Plaines Street, Chicago, Illinois. The initial contract term runs for 24 months, from July 7, 2026, through July 6, 2028, with a total contract value of $142,080.00 ($71,040.00 annually). The award was made without competitive bidding under the State Use Committee authorization, which determined that Sertoma Star Services, Inc. met the program requirements, including the provision of employment and job training for two individuals with disabilities.

The scope of services encompasses comprehensive daily janitorial operations scheduled between 3:00 PM and 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with recurring tasks including sanitization of restroom facilities, trash removal, floor cleaning and mopping, and supply restocking. Additional services on a weekly, monthly, semi-annual, and annual basis include specialized cleaning such as washroom tile sanitization, carpet steam cleaning, and floor stripping and buffing. The contractor is responsible for furnishing all necessary labor, supplies, and equipment and maintaining a daily operational log documenting personnel, arrival and departure times, and duties performed.