DNR Walnut Point- Professionally Clean Concession Building

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is requesting bids for professional cleaning and restoration of fire and smoke damage to the concession building at Walnut Point State Park in Oakland, Illinois, with bids due June 15, 2026. This is a prevailing wage public works project subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, requiring contractors to pay rates published by the Illinois Department of Labor and submit certified monthly payroll records.

The scope covers approximately 9,200 square feet of interior and exterior surfaces including walls, ceilings, flooring, framing, fixtures, and attic spaces. Work includes debris removal, drywall and insulation removal, HEPA air scrubbing, dry chemical sponge cleaning, wet washing, media blasting, odor removal through thermal fogging or ozone treatment, HVAC unit cleaning, and final inspections with documentation. The contractor must be certified in fire and smoke restoration per ANSI/IICRC S700, FSRT, or OCT standards and provide references for similar projects. All work must be completed within ninety days from notice to proceed.

A minimum of fifty-one percent of work must be performed by the prime contractor, and at least ninety percent of laborers must be Illinois residents unless an exception is granted. The contractor must maintain an Illinois office as the primary place of employment. General commercial liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence with $2 million annual aggregate and auto liability of $1 million per occurrence are required. Performance and labor/material payment bonds are required under the Public Construction Bond Act. Vendors must comply with Standard Illinois Certifications requirements, including business registration, tax compliance, environmental compliance, and anti-discrimination policies. Bids must remain valid for ninety calendar days after opening. A one-year warranty on all work is required. Questions are due three business days before the bid date to kara.m.glaub@illinois.gov. Award will be made to the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder.