DMH SP with Emergency Condition EMHC FY27 Kalco Laundry Services

The Illinois Department of Mental Health is issuing a small purchase with emergency conditions for laundry services at Elgin Mental Health Center, with proposals due September 16, 2026.

Bidders must execute the Standard Illinois Certifications (v23.1) and affirm compliance with business registration, tax liability, worker's compensation insurance, Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements where applicable, debarment status, and conflict-of-interest disclosures. The State of Illinois Standard Terms and Conditions for General Services apply to the contract.

The scope is laundry services at the Elgin Mental Health Center facility. No contract value, term length, or service volume is specified in the posted materials.

Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1 million per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law, with the State named as additional insured. The contract may be funded partially or entirely with federal funds as specified in the award notice. Payment follows the State Prompt Payment Act with invoicing required by July 31 for services rendered through June 30 of any fiscal year.

The State retains the right to terminate for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause, including failure to cure material performance deficiencies within specified timeframes. Vendors are prohibited from assigning contracts or engaging subcontractors without prior written approval. All work product constitutes work-for-hire owned exclusively by the State. Vendors must maintain complete books and records for three years (five years if federal funds are used) and comply with prevailing wage requirements, equal opportunity laws, background check requirements, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.