DHS SP - FY27 Elevator R&M - Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting proposals for elevator repair and maintenance services at the Shapiro Center in Kankakee, Illinois, with proposals due July 6, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on July 1, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Engineering Building. Attendance at the site visit is required; bidders who fail to attend, arrive late, leave early, or do not sign the attendance sheet will be disqualified as non-responsive.

The scope covers inspection, repair, maintenance, and emergency services for 11 elevators (10 passenger elevators and 1 dumbwaiter) on the Shapiro Center campus. The vendor must provide technicians for inspections, testing, repairs, and after-hours emergency response with a maximum 4-hour response time. The vendor is required to conduct annual performance testing, arrange inspections with a Licensed Elevator Inspection Company, and submit written reports for annual certifications to the State Fire Marshall. All work must be performed during normal business days unless prior approval is granted. The vendor and all employees must maintain current municipal, county, state, and federal licenses and certifications required for elevator inspection, repair, and maintenance services.

The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2027. This procurement is subject to the Prevailing Wage Act. Vendors must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence and $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Contracts valued at $1,000 or more are subject to a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee deducted from the first payment. All standard Illinois certifications under the State Procurement Code apply, including compliance with environmental protection laws, drug-free workplace standards, equal employment opportunity requirements, and Illinois Use Tax obligations. The State retains the right to terminate for cause immediately or for convenience with thirty days' written notice.