DNR Ramsey Lake - Construct New Vault Toilets (Pod 13)

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids to construct three new precast concrete vault toilets at Pod 13 of Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area under IFB 27-422DNR-REALT-B-53610, with bids due September 10, 2026. Illinois vendors claiming preference must submit the Illinois Business Preference affidavit; domestic product preference applies to steel products manufactured or produced in the United States.

The scope includes construction of three precast vault toilet facilities with ADA-compliant accessibility features. Precast structures must be certified single or double restroom buildings (specific dimensional and seismic/wind/snow load specifications apply) manufactured by Easi-Set Worldwide, CXT Precast Products, or Crest Precast, with all structures from the same manufacturer. The precast concrete producer must hold NPCA, PCI, or equivalent certification with a minimum of five years' experience. Scope also encompasses demolition of four existing vault structures and three wood privies, removal of approximately 256 square feet of HMA pavement, construction of approximately 583 square feet of ADA-compliant concrete sidewalks, installation of two new ADA-compliant parking spaces and retrofit of one existing space, installation of seven wood bollards, and site grading with seeding and mulching. Fixtures include waterless ADA-compliant toilets, stainless steel components, and insulated metal entry doors with commercial-grade locks. Shop drawings and as-built drawings are required; a one-year workmanship and materials warranty plus one growing-season warranty for seeded areas apply.

Vendors must have three years' commercial general construction experience and documentation of at least five similar projects. The contract term runs through June 30, 2027. Illinois prevailing wage requirements apply; at least 90 percent Illinois laborers are required. A performance bond is required. General liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence / $2,000,000 aggregate and auto liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence are mandatory. Pricing is firm for 90 days. All bids must submit Vendor Disclosure forms and a Business Enterprise Program / Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plan via BidBuy.