5 Year Flag, Changing Replace, J0200 J0205

This state and/or local contracting opportunity is for flag changing and replacement services at the James R. Thompson Center and the Michael A. Bilandic Building in Chicago, Illinois. The contract requires the vendor to supply United States, State of Illinois, City of Chicago, and POW/MIA flags, perform full flag changes at the facilities, and make repairs to the flagpole systems as needed. The vendor must have access to a high lift to reach the flags and sew patches onto the flags to accommodate the existing anti-tangle rods. The vendor must be able to respond to requests for service within 24 hours and conduct the work in the early morning hours to avoid pedestrian and vehicular traffic. A mandatory walk-through is scheduled for November 15, 2018 at 10:00 A.M., and attendance is required for prospective bidders to submit a bid. The contract opportunity is being issued by the State of Illinois with a due date of November 22, 2018.

This procurement has been designated as a small business set-aside under the Illinois Procurement Code, and only small businesses enrolled in the CMS Small Business Program are eligible to submit bids. The current incumbent vendor, if any, is not mentioned. While the pricing terms and award value are not specified, the document indicates this contract opportunity is for a 5-year term.