DHS SP ISVI - Investigate and remediate flooding Bdg 17

The Illinois Department of Human Services, on behalf of the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI) located at 658 East State Street in Jacksonville, McLean County, is procuring comprehensive investigation and remediation services for flooding issues in Building 17. The primary objective is to identify and address foundational deficiencies causing water infiltration, including cracks, failed or collapsed drainage tiles, and improper water shedding that occur during and after rainfall events. Deliverables include a thorough inspection of the structure, complete remediation work addressing all identified issues, removal and disposal of debris and construction materials, and restoration of any damaged landscaping, sidewalks, and buildings. The vendor must be licensed and insured, responsible for securing all necessary permits and utility locating services, and must comply strictly with OSHA standards, Environmental Protection Agency regulations, and all applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, the contract includes a companion scope of work for Room 104 and adjoining bathroom in Building 17, requiring removal and replacement of flooring (approximately 716 square feet total), coordination with licensed asbestos abatement contractors and inspectors for safe removal of asbestos floor tiles, installation of new carpet and vinyl flooring with approved adhesives, and installation of approximately 125 feet of vinyl cove molding and thresholds. The vendor must provide a five-year warranty on all completed work and ensure special safety protocols are maintained given the presence of visually impaired students and staff on campus. The project must begin 30 to 60 days from notification of bid acceptance and be completed by June 30, 2026, with work schedules coordinated to minimize campus disruption. The bid opportunity, posted December 23, 2025, has a due date of January 16, 2026, and a pre-bid conference is scheduled for February 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM Central Standard Time via Webex.

This procurement includes a Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal of 12 percent participation and does not include a Veteran Small Business Business Participation (VSBP) set-aside. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information has been identified in the available documentation. The vendor is fully responsible for all material procurement, labor, equipment, permits, licenses, and waste disposal costs, though carpet and vinyl flooring materials will be provided by the school; all adhesives must be approved for use in educational facilities. Standard Illinois certifications and compliance with the State Prompt Payment Act (30 ILCS 540) are required, and vendors must maintain 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 workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds and subject to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act and all applicable state and federal laws. No specific award value or budget range is provided in the available documentation; however, all contract information should be verified through the BidBuy system using bid references B-50468 (Room 104 flooring project) and B-50467 (flooding investigation and remediation project).