DHS Murray SP WALK IN FREEZER DOOR AND PANEL REPAIR

Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting bids for repair of door panels and seals on an existing Crown-Tonka Model 130287-1 walk-in freezer at Murray Developmental Center in Centralia, with bids due September 8, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site inspection are required before submission. No subcontracting is permitted; the selected vendor must perform 100 percent of the work.

The scope includes adjusting cam locks on freezer panels, preventing moisture penetration and door freezing, ensuring the emergency escape latch functions, and providing a freezer truck to store existing frozen commodities during the repair period. The vendor must supply all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals. Work must be performed during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday) excluding weekends and holidays. The vendor must submit daily progress reports to the Facility Chief Engineer and comply with Illinois Department of Labor, OSHA, and facility-specific regulations.

This procurement is subject to Public Works Requirements under 820 ILCS 130/4 and Prevailing Wage requirements under 30 ILCS 500/25-60. Vendors must satisfy 34 distinct Illinois certifications covering eligibility, legal standing, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance, including criminal history restrictions, drug-free workplace standards (for vendors with 25 or more employees), equal employment opportunity compliance, and Illinois Use Tax requirements. Contractors with multi-year contracts must provide annual recertification by January 1 of each fiscal year.

The State requires General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million and Worker's Compensation coverage as required by law. The State retains ownership of all work product and may terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice. The facility assumes no liability for lost, stolen, broken, or damaged tools, materials, or equipment during the project.