DHS SP ISVI - baker's oven removal rebid

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified vendor to remove a large 1940s-era baker's oven from Building 9 at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) located at 658 East State Street in Jacksonville, McLean County, Illinois. This is a rebid procurement with a submission deadline of April 21, 2026. The oven, measuring approximately 8.5 feet high by 12 feet long by 9.2 feet wide, must be completely removed from the facility, with all associated connections—including electrical, ductwork, and gas lines—capped off, sealed, and weatherproofed in compliance with applicable building codes. The vendor is responsible for providing all labor, materials, equipment, and supplies necessary for project completion, securing all required permits and licenses, and arranging utility locating services. Work must commence within 30 to 60 days of bid acceptance notification and be completed by June 30, 2026. The vendor must coordinate work schedules with school staff to minimize disruption to operations, implement safety measures appropriate for a campus with visually impaired students and staff, repair any damage caused during removal, perform daily safety and security cleanup, and dispose of all waste according to EPA standards. All work must comply with OSHA standards and applicable state and federal laws and regulations. The selected vendor must be properly licensed and insured, with the Chief Engineer designated as the Contract Monitor to whom all project documentation must be submitted.

The procurement documents do not specify any set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise restrictions, or incumbent vendor information. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions Version 23.2 will govern the contract, requiring the selected vendor to maintain comprehensive general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. Vendors awarded contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 fee to the Comptroller's Administrative Fund, and invoices are due no later than July 31 following the fiscal year in which services are rendered. Payment will be made in accordance with the Illinois Prompt Payment Act, and the State retains the right to terminate the contract for convenience with thirty days' notice or for cause immediately. No specific budget range or award value is identified in the available procurement documents. The contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from the Illinois General Assembly or federal funding sources.