DHS IFB CRMHC Courtyard Fencing

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting bids on removal and replacement of courtyard fencing at Chicago Read Mental Health Center (Units A and C) under IFB B-54398, with bids due October 28, 2026. This is a Small Business Set Aside Program opportunity restricted to certified small business vendors only.

The scope encompasses approximately 340.7 linear feet and 2,919 square feet of fencing. Work includes complete removal of existing chain link fencing, posts, concrete footings, and hardware; installation of new galvanized chain link fencing matching the existing Unit B configuration with curved upper sections featuring fine steel mesh to deter climbing; new double equipment gates and staff gates for both units; concrete footings; and landscape and site restoration including all debris disposal. The vendor must also demolish the existing Unit A center concrete walkway and install three inches of asphalt over a prepared gravel base. Technical drawings reference SecureGuard fencing products at heights of 1.8, 2.0, 2.4, and 3.0 meters.

The project is located at 4200 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634. The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2027, with an initial term not to exceed ten years including renewals or extensions. Pricing is on an estimated basis; the maximum contract amount will be entered by the State prior to execution and is located in the BidBuy Purchase Order Items Tab. Federal funding may partially or fully fund the contract.

A mandatory self-performance provision requires the prime vendor to perform at least 51% of total work with its own permanent, full-time W-2 employees. Subcontractors valued at $100,000 or more annually require prior written approval and Illinois Standard Certifications. The vendor must carry General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million Annual Aggregate, Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by law. Prevailing wage requirements apply to this public works project. All work must be performed in the United States at the facility location.