DHS SP ISVI - flooring abatement and install rm104

The Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI), located at 658 East State Street in Jacksonville, Illinois, is seeking a qualified vendor to perform flooring abatement and installation services in classroom space Room 104 of Building 17. The procurement encompasses the complete removal of existing carpet and asbestos tile, followed by installation of new flooring materials that comply with specified standards. The project requires the successful bidder to meet technical specifications detailed in the attached documents, including installation of Shaw Industries Peto II broadloom carpet featuring Eco Solution Q nylon fiber with specific performance certifications (ADA compliance, Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver Level, LEED eligibility, NSF 140 Gold, and CRI Green Label Plus), as well as potential luxury vinyl tile flooring installation utilizing approved substrates and adhesive systems from AHF Products. Critical installation requirements include maintaining substrate flatness tolerances of 3/16 inch in 10 feet or 1/8 inch in 6 feet, temperature maintenance at minimum 65 degrees Fahrenheit for 48 hours before, during, and after installation, proper asbestos abatement safety protocols, and adherence to manufacturer-recommended installation procedures and cure schedules. The solicitation was posted on January 5, 2026, with a proposal due date of January 21, 2026, providing vendors with a 16-day response window to submit their bids to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office.

The contract documents reviewed do not explicitly identify specific set-aside designations, disadvantaged enterprise requirements, or restrictions limiting bidder eligibility; however, standard State of Illinois procurement practices typically allow submissions from certified minority-owned, women-owned, and veteran-owned business enterprises. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is identified in the available documentation. The procurement appears to be a standalone capital project for the Department of Human Services' Division of Rehabilitation Services related to the ISVI facility. Award value and budget range information is not specified in the posted materials, though vendors should anticipate typical facility renovation costs associated with full carpet and tile removal, asbestos abatement, substrate preparation, and new flooring installation in a classroom setting. Interested vendors should contact the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office for complete solicitation details, including budget parameters, technical specifications, and any additional evaluation criteria that may be applied during the competitive bidding process.