Walk-Through Instructions L6460 Mt Carmel_Rev.docx

This file contains walk-through instructions for a State of Illinois janitorial services procurement at facility L6460, located at 2517 W. 9th Street, Mount Carmel, Illinois 62863, under Invitation for Bid B-52780. The procurement seeks five-day weekly janitorial services for the specified facility. Prospective bidders are required to conduct a mandatory walk-through inspection of the location to assess the physical space, service areas, and existing conditions before submitting bids. Bids are due July 7, 2026. The walk-through instructions document provides detailed guidance for bidders visiting the facility to evaluate the scope of work and determine appropriate service requirements and pricing.

This procurement is restricted exclusively to vendors registered in the Small Business Set Aside Program at the time of bid submission. All bidders must comply with 34 distinct state certifications addressing legal entity status, criminal history restrictions, financial integrity, labor compliance, environmental compliance, drug-free workplace standards, steel product sourcing for public works, Illinois Use Tax requirements, equal employment opportunity, information technology accessibility, cybersecurity standards, and restrictions on hiring former state employees for lobbying. Annual recertification is required by January 1 of each fiscal year for multi-year contracts, and all subcontractors must adhere to the same requirements. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible bidder offering the lowest compliant bid price. Bidders may claim Illinois Business Preference and Domestic Product Preference through required affidavits or designations. All resulting contracts are governed by Standard Terms and Conditions available on the Illinois Chief Procurement Office website, with opportunities for bidders to submit exceptions through redline versions.