DMH SP emhc FY26-FY28 water testing and analysis services

The State of Illinois, on behalf of the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and Elgin Mental Health Center (EMHC), is soliciting proposals for water testing and analysis services under a small purchase procurement for fiscal years 2026 through 2028. This is a three-year contract opportunity posted on January 6, 2026, with a proposal due date of January 13, 2026. The solicitation seeks a qualified vendor to provide comprehensive water testing and analysis services to support the operations of the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Cook County, Illinois. While the specific scope of deliverables, testing parameters, frequency of analysis, and performance standards are not detailed in the provided contract documents, the procurement appears to address critical health and safety compliance requirements for a state-operated mental health facility. Interested vendors must comply with all applicable Standard Terms and Conditions established by the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office, including prevailing wage requirements where applicable, maintenance of appropriate insurance coverage (general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and workers' compensation), and adherence to all state certifications outlined in the Standard Illinois Certifications document. Vendors must also demonstrate financial responsibility, absence of felony convictions within specified timeframes, drug-free workplace compliance, and non-participation in prohibited activities such as bid rigging or violation of environmental regulations.

The procurement documents do not specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, small businesses, minority contractors, or veterans business enterprises, though vendors may be subject to a $15 minority contractor initiative fee if applicable to their contract value. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the available documentation. The contract will be administered under the State of Illinois Prompt Payment Act, with invoicing requirements and payment procedures governed by standard state procurement regulations. All contract records must be maintained for a minimum of three years from final payment or contract completion, or five years if federal funds are utilized. The specific budget allocation and award value for this water testing and analysis contract have not been disclosed in the available solicitation materials. Vendors responding to this opportunity must submit proposals by the January 13, 2026 deadline and should direct any questions or clarifications to the State of Illinois Chief Procurement Office regarding contract terms, deliverables, and evaluation criteria.