DHS SP Ludeman Kitchen Cabinets FY26

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) is soliciting bids for kitchen cabinets and related countertop materials for the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located at 114 North Orchard Drive, Park Forest, Illinois 60466, under BidBuy #26-444DHS-DEVDI-B-49820. This procurement requires vendors to supply three cabinet units with specified dimensions (36" x 34" x 24", 24" x 34" x 24", and 30" x 34" x 24") and two countertop units (10' x 25" x 4" and 8' x 25" x 4"), along with associated materials including 2x4 lumber cut to 96" length and 5/8" green board in 4' x 8' dimensions, with kitchen cabinets specified at 24" depth rather than alternative vanity depths. The scope of work encompasses the provision of these materials to support kitchen renovation or construction at the state facility. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to supply quality kitchen cabinetry meeting the specified material and dimensional requirements as clarified in the vendor questions and answers documentation. The bid submission deadline is November 7, 2025, with the opportunity posted on October 29, 2025. Evaluation criteria emphasize adherence to detailed specifications and material standards as outlined in the clarification documents and visual reference materials provided.

The Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions v.23.2 govern this contract and impose mandatory compliance requirements including prevailing wage compliance where applicable, maintenance of comprehensive records for three to five years depending on funding sources, and a minimum twelve-month warranty on all supplies and services. Vendors must obtain prior written approval before engaging subcontractors and must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract is subject to Illinois law and governed through the Illinois Court of Claims, with the State retaining the right to terminate for cause or for convenience with thirty days' notice. No specific set-aside designations, incumbent vendor information, or award value ranges are disclosed in the available procurement documents. All work must comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, and vendors should reference the countertop and cabinet color samples provided as visual specification standards for bid preparation.