Q and A B-52780.docx

This is a Questions and Answers document related to an Invitation for Bid (IFB B-52780) issued by the State of Illinois for five-day janitorial services at the L6460 facility located at 2517 W. 9th Street, Mount Carmel, Illinois 62863. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide weekly janitorial services for the specified state facility. Prospective bidders are required to conduct a walk-through inspection of the location prior to submitting bids to assess the physical space, service areas, and existing conditions. Bids are due on July 7, 2026, and award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest compliant bid price. The contract term and any renewal options are not specified in the available documentation.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to vendors registered in the Small Business Set Away Program at the time of bid submission, making vendor registration status the sole eligibility requirement. All bidders must comply with 34 distinct state certifications addressing legal entity status, criminal history restrictions, financial integrity, labor compliance, environmental standards, drug-free workplace requirements for contracts exceeding $5,000, steel product sourcing, Illinois Use Tax collection, equal employment opportunity, information technology accessibility, and cybersecurity standards. Annual recertification is required by January 1 of each fiscal year for multi-year contracts, and all subcontractors must adhere to identical requirements. Vendors may claim Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference through required affidavits. All resulting contracts are governed by Standard Terms and Conditions established by the Illinois Chief Procurement Office, with bidders permitted to submit exceptions through redline versions subject to state acceptance or rejection.