DNR Governor Coles Monument - Cleaning and Repair to Monument

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is seeking a vendor to provide cleaning, joint sealing, and repointing repairs to the Governor Coles Monument located in Edwardsville, Madison County, Illinois. The scope of work includes cleaning the limestone surface of the monument, removing and replacing mortar joints, resetting loose stones at the stair wall, and replacing the elastomeric sealant at the stairway. The successful bidder must have at least 3 years of experience in commercial masonry and maintenance of historic limestone structures, and must provide documentation of completing at least 3 similar projects. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, and all work must be completed by June 30, 2024. The contract is subject to Illinois prevailing wage rates and certified payroll requirements.

The contract is designated as a small purchase procurement and is open to any Illinois-registered small business. There are no set-aside requirements or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. No incumbent vendors or current contractors are listed, and there are no specific integration requirements mentioned. The contract value is not provided, but the work is categorized as a small purchase, which typically has a maximum value of $100,000 in Illinois.