DHS IFB CMHC Unit F Flooring Tile Abatement & Refinishing

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting bids for asbestos abatement and epoxy flooring refinishing at the Chester Mental Health Center Unit F under a small-business set-aside program exclusively, with bids due October 30, 2026 and a mandatory pre-bid meeting required for all bidding contractors.

This procurement is restricted to certified small-business vendors only. The prime contractor must perform at least 51 percent of the total work with its own organization, verified through Illinois Department of Labor Certified Payroll Reports and facility visitor logs. Subcontractors with annual contract values exceeding $100,000 require prior written State approval.

The scope encompasses abatement and removal of approximately 10,632 square feet of asbestos-containing floor tiles and mastic from Unit F across two patient housing modules (5,316 square feet each) located at 1315 Lehmen Drive, Chester, Illinois 62233. Work includes concrete substrate preparation to a minimum 120-grit finish, installation of a manufacturer-approved vapor barrier, and application of a non-slip, two-part epoxy flooring system with finished thickness not less than 80 mils. Work must proceed module-by-module, with each module fully completed, inspected, and reopened before the next begins. All asbestos removal must comply with EPA, OSHA, and Illinois Department of Public Health regulations, with hazardous materials and waste transported and disposed of off-facility grounds.

Performance is restricted to Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding state holidays, requiring one day advance scheduling notice and one week notice prior to project initiation. The contract term runs from the last dated signature through June 30, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Vendors must carry General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, Auto Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence, and Worker's Compensation Insurance as required by law. Prevailing wage requirements apply under 820 ILCS 130/4 and 30 ILCS 500/25-60.