B54412 Sign In Sheet.pdf

This is a Sign In Sheet for a bidders conference related to the Illinois Department of Human Services' Invitation for Bid for asbestos abatement and epoxy flooring refinishing at Chester Mental Health Center Unit F. The project involves the removal of approximately 10,632 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tiles and mastic from two patient housing modules (5,316 square feet each) located at 1315 Lehmen Drive, Chester, Illinois 62233, followed by concrete substrate preparation and installation of a two-part epoxy flooring system. A mandatory pre-bid meeting was required for all contractors intending to submit bids, with responses due by October 30, 2026. The contract term extends from the last dated signature through June 30, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Work must be performed module-by-module, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, with one day advance scheduling notice required and one week notice prior to project initiation.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to certified small-business vendors under a small-business set-aside program. The prime contractor must perform at least 51 percent of the total work with its own organization, verified through Illinois Department of Labor Certified Payroll Reports and facility visitor logs. Subcontractors with annual contract values exceeding $100,000 require prior written State approval. All asbestos removal must comply with EPA, OSHA, and Illinois Department of Public Health regulations. Required insurance includes General Commercial Liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law. Prevailing wage requirements apply under 820 ILCS 130/4 and 30 ILCS 500/25-60.