1352222: Board Up Services; Security Door and Window Rental & Installation

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting proposals for board-up services and security door and window rental and installation across IDHS facilities statewide, with proposals due August 19, 2026. The contract carries a set-aside preference for businesses meeting state certification criteria.

The scope encompasses 24/7 emergency board-up response for broken windows and doors at a maximum response time of four hours, as well as rental and permanent installation of security doors and windows as replacements. Services include initial assessment, temporary boarding materials, permanent security door and window installation, and removal of obsolete materials. The contractor must maintain adequate inventory and staffing to support concurrent requests across the state and provide detailed monthly billing and service reports documenting all emergency responses and completed installations.

Bidders must demonstrate capacity to meet emergency response requirements, experience with similar institutional facilities, equipment inventory, and staffing capabilities across multiple regions. Pricing shall be submitted on a unit cost basis for emergency board-up services and installed security doors and windows, with separate pricing for rental versus purchase options.

The estimated contract term is three years, including optional renewal periods, with anticipated award in the fourth quarter of 2026. Funding is derived from IDHS operational budgets allocated across multiple facility locations. Place of performance spans IDHS facilities statewide.