DHS SP FY27 Smoke Sensitivity Testing and inspection - Shapiro

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting bids for smoke sensitivity testing and inspections at Shapiro Developmental Center, 100 E Jeffrey Street, Kankakee, Illinois, with bids due July 27, 2026 and a mandatory site visit on July 22, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Attendance at the site visit is a non-negotiable requirement; vendors who fail to attend, arrive late, depart early, or do not sign the attendance sheet will be deemed non-responsive and disqualified.

The scope encompasses smoke sensitivity testing and inspections across 23 buildings at the facility, including approximately 4,378 devices distributed throughout the campus. Building 603 contains the highest concentration at 500 devices; Buildings 704 and 201 follow with 456 and 383 devices respectively. All work must be performed during standard business hours, Monday through Friday excluding state holidays, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., unless the Chief Engineer grants prior approval for work outside these hours. Bidders must allow adequate time for security screening procedures.

The contract term runs from execution through June 30, 2027. The incumbent vendor is eligible to bid on this renewal opportunity.

Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions apply, including general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation as required by law. The State reserves the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice and retains all intellectual property rights to work products. Vendors may not assign or subcontract without prior written State approval. Prevailing wage compliance applies to applicable service categories. All disputes are resolved exclusively through the Illinois Court of Claims.