DNR Day Use Privy, Kaskaskia

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the construction of a new double vault toilet facility at the Day Use Area of the Baldwin Lake / Kaskaskia River State Fish and Wildlife Area in Pope County, Illinois. The project involves building a masonry restroom structure with concrete vaults, installing a new paved sidewalk, and completing associated site work. Key requirements include the need for ADA accessibility, compliance with prevailing wage laws, and the use of apprenticeship programs. Bids are to be submitted electronically through the BidBuy program as well as in hardcopy, and will be evaluated based on the lowest, responsible, and qualified bid, though the state agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids. The bid submittal deadline is February 5, 2019, and the contract will be held open for 90 calendar days.

This procurement does not appear to include any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide details on the budget or anticipated award value. The project requires the integration of new construction with existing infrastructure at the state fish and wildlife area, but no further information is given about any existing technology or systems that must be interfaced with.