DES - RFQ - Closed Circuit TV System Maintenance, Repair

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is soliciting bids for the semi-annual maintenance and repair of its closed-circuit television (CCTV) system located at 33 S. State St. in Chicago, Illinois. The initial contract term is for three years, starting on January 1, 2021. The scope of work includes performing preventative maintenance, on-call repair services, and emergency support for the existing CCTV equipment, which includes cameras, digital video recorders, monitors, and related accessories. Vendors must provide labor rates for normal business hours and after-hours work, and submit their bids through the BidBuy platform by December 23, 2020. IDES will select the lowest qualified bidder and reserves the right to reject all offers. Vendors must agree to partial shipments in case of delays and provide a minimum of two references to describe their relevant experience.

No subcontractors are allowed, and the contract is open to all interested vendors. The contracting agencies are IDES for the state of Illinois, and the jurisdictions include Cook County and the City of Chicago. Vendors must comply with a wide range of certifications related to civil rights, employment practices, ethical business conduct, environmental protection, and information technology accessibility. The contract is subject to federal funding requirements, including adherence to OMB cost principles and audit requirements, energy efficiency standards, contract termination clauses, anti-lobbying certification, and environmental compliance. The total budget range for the three-year contract is not specified.