DHS SP Ludeman - Asbestos Abatement - Buildings 43 and 52

The Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting bids for asbestos abatement services at the Elisabeth Ludeman Center in Park Forest, with proposals due May 22, 2026 and mandatory pre-bid conference on May 11, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. in Building 61. Attendance at the pre-bid conference is required for bid responsiveness.

Illinois prevailing wage requirements and the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act apply. During months following two consecutive calendar months when Illinois unemployment exceeds 5%, the vendor must employ at least 90% Illinois laborers across all labor categories (skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled); exceptions require certified documentation demonstrating unavailability or incapacity of Illinois laborers, submitted within the contract's first quarter. The vendor must verify prevailing wage compliance and maintain wage and record-keeping documentation for three years (five years if federal funding applies).

The scope covers removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials from Buildings 43 and 52. Building 43 includes partial removal of damaged tiles in the living room (225 sq ft), hallways (20 sq ft), and laundry room (105 sq ft), plus complete flooring removal in four bedrooms (752 sq ft combined). Building 52 covers partial removal in the living room (225 sq ft), hallways (180 sq ft), and laundry room (105 sq ft), with complete removal in four bedrooms (752 sq ft combined). All square footage is estimated and subject to verification. The vendor must use grinding method for mastic removal with HEPA vacuums throughout, perform work in accordance with OSHA, EPA, and Illinois Department of Public Health standards, provide full containment barriers and negative air systems, coordinate with the facility's Chief Engineer, and schedule work outside normal hours or during weekends. A licensed asbestos designer is required if tiles become friable. The vendor must be licensed and certified to perform asbestos abatement in Illinois and submit daily work logs, waste manifests, air monitoring results, and final clearance reports.

General commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate is required, plus auto liability and workers' compensation coverage. Contract performance is contingent upon appropriation availability.