DHS IFB AMHC AFC Carpet Removal and Epoxy Flooring Install

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting bids for carpet removal and epoxy flooring installation across approximately 16,230 square feet of patient and non-patient areas at the Alton Forensic Center, 4500 College Ave., Alton, IL, with bids due November 5, 2026. A Business Enterprise Program (BEP) utilization goal of 5% applies; bidders must submit a completed BEP Utilization Plan documenting BEP-certified subcontractor participation or good faith efforts to meet the goal as a condition of responsive bid status.

The scope includes carpet removal and offsite disposal, concrete substrate inspection and moisture testing, mechanical profiling to minimum 120-grit surface profile, and installation of seamless, chemical-resistant two-part epoxy flooring with minimum 50-mil finished thickness. Cove base (4–6 inches) extends epoxy 4 inches up the wall; decorative flakes are required in all epoxy areas except patient rooms. Three coats of non-slip two-part epoxy coating will be applied with color selected and approved by facility leadership. Work proceeds modularly with one week between units, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding state holidays. The contractor must attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting and site visit for field measurements; coordinate with the facility's Infection Control, Safety, and Chief Engineer teams; perform daily cleanup; and complete final walkthrough acceptance by facility leadership.

The contractor must perform a minimum of 51 percent of total contract work with permanent, full-time W-2 employees who have worked for the vendor for at least 30 consecutive days prior to bid submission; temporary labor, 1099 contractors, and staff augmentation do not qualify toward self-performance. The contract initial term runs from the last-dated signature through June 30, 2027. General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, plus $1,000,000 Auto Liability per occurrence, are required, naming the State as additionally insured. A surety bond in an amount not less than the bid amount from a company rated at least A− is mandatory. The contract is subject to Illinois prevailing wage requirements. Questions are due by 5:00 p.m. October 23, 2026. Bids remain firm for 90 days from opening.