Aero Carpet Removal and Installation FY26

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Aeronautics department is soliciting a vendor to remove and install carpet through a Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) competitive procurement. The scope of work requires the vendor to provide comprehensive carpet removal and installation services at an IDOT aeronautics facility, with all work to be completed during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays) unless after-hours work is approved by the Chief Engineer. The vendor must supply all necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the carpet replacement project and provide a five-year parts and labor warranty covering all installed materials. Key qualifications include the ability to perform work within the specified timeframe, compliance with prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and maintenance of comprehensive insurance coverage including general commercial liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate. The solicitation was posted on January 14, 2026, with proposals due on January 23, 2026. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in the available documentation, proposals will be evaluated based on cost competitiveness, vendor qualifications, project timeline feasibility, and warranty provisions in accordance with standard state procurement practices.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) solicitation, restricting eligibility to qualified small business vendors as defined by the State of Illinois. The contract is subject to the State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions, which mandate compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, prevailing wage requirements, and comprehensive indemnification obligations. Vendors must retain all books and records for three years following final payment or contract completion (five years if federal funds are utilized) and are prohibited from utilizing subcontractors without prior written approval from the state. The contract is contingent upon appropriation availability and may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause if performance is unsatisfactory or poses a jeopardy to health or safety. Payment will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices due by July 31 following the fiscal year in which services are rendered. The specific budget allocation or award value for this carpet removal and installation project is not specified in the available solicitation documents.