DHS SP-FY27 Fire Systems R&M- Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a vendor to provide fire systems repair and maintenance at Shapiro Developmental Center, 100 E Jeffrey Street, Kankakee, Illinois, with proposals due July 17, 2026.

The scope encompasses routine preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, system inspections, and documentation of all work performed on fire protection systems, including but not limited to fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and related equipment. The vendor must maintain current certifications and licenses as required by Illinois state regulations and NFPA standards and must demonstrate experience with fire systems in institutional settings.

The standard terms and conditions document establishes contractual obligations including insurance, liability, equipment specifications, service response times, and compliance with applicable fire safety codes and regulations. The vendor must comply with 33 mandatory state certifications covering legal entity status, criminal history restrictions, conflicts of interest, tax obligations, environmental compliance, labor standards, cybersecurity requirements, and political contribution restrictions. These certifications apply to both the prime contractor and all subcontractors and must be maintained throughout the contract term. For multi-year contracts, recertification is required by January 1 of each fiscal year unless work is substantially completed before contract expiration. False certifications or failure to maintain compliance may result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties. Vendors employing 25 or more employees on contracts exceeding $5,000 must maintain drug-free workplaces and comply with equal employment opportunity laws and information technology accessibility standards.

Contract award will be based on vendor qualifications, experience, pricing competitiveness, and demonstrated ability to provide reliable, responsive service. The specific contract term, pricing structure, performance metrics, service-level agreements, and emergency repair response time requirements are detailed in the scope of service document.