DHS Murray SP Encapsulation of open friable Asbestos lines.

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking bids for the re-encapsulation of all open friable asbestos lines in the mechanical basements and penthouses of the Apple, Daisy, Fir, and Grape cottages at the Murray Developmental Center. The vendor must be a licensed asbestos abatement contractor approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health and comply with all applicable state regulations. The vendor will be responsible for removing and cleaning friable asbestos-containing materials where applicable and providing all materials, tools, labor, and equipment to complete the project. The contract is subject to Illinois public works requirements and prevailing wage laws. Bidders must inspect the site prior to submitting a bid, and the project is to be performed during normal business hours Monday through Friday, except on weekends and holidays, unless approved in advance by the facility's Chief Engineer.

The procurement requires that at least 90% of the laborers employed must be Illinois residents, unless an exception is granted. Contractors and subcontractors must also comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, which mandates that workers be paid no less than the current prevailing wage rate in the county where the work is performed. The procurement does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The state has not provided an estimated budget range or award value for this contract opportunity.