Carpet Install- Lincoln Reception Room

The State of Illinois, specifically the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM), is seeking a contractor to install carpet tiles in the Lincoln Reception Room. The project involves removing existing broadloom carpet and installing Shaw Captivate 24" x 24" carpet tiles in a quarter-turned pattern, with tiles to be provided by the museum in the color Roulette #54335. Contractor responsibilities include complete carpet and adhesive removal, substrate leveling, priming, applying tile adhesive, and comprehensive clean-up. Installation is permitted between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. seven days per week, with specific restrictions around museum rental events. A pre-bid meeting will be held to allow bidders to view the space and take measurements, and the project must be completed by June 30, 2025, with preferred installation times between 7:00-9:00 a.m. and/or 4:30-10:00 p.m. The bid is due by June 4, 2025, and contractors will need to demonstrate expertise in museum facility carpet installation and ability to work around complex scheduling requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documents, the contract appears to be subject to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office General Services Standard Terms and Conditions (Version 23.2), which typically include provisions for minority and disadvantaged business enterprise participation. The standard terms outline comprehensive requirements for vendors, including mandatory insurance provisions, record retention guidelines, and compliance with prevailing wage laws. No incumbent vendor is mentioned, and no specific budget range is provided in the documents. Contractors will need to comply with the standard terms, which include requirements such as maintaining records for three to five years, providing certificates of insurance naming the State as an additional insured, and meeting specific warranty standards for supplies and services. The museum will provide additional carpet tiles for future attic stock, and the facilities director will collaborate with the awarded vendor to coordinate specific installation dates that do not conflict with scheduled rental events.