DNR - windows for the Site house at Walnut Point State park for energy efficiency.

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking bids from contractors to replace 13 windows at the Walnut Point State Park Site Residence in Cook County. The project involves removing the existing windows and installing new Energy Star Rated windows to improve the energy efficiency of the site house. Qualified contractors must have experience in window installation and be able to complete the work within 120 days of contract award. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference will be held on September 5, 2019, and quotes must be submitted by the bid opening date of September 12, 2019. The contractor will be responsible for securing any necessary permits and licenses, and must comply with prevailing wage and small business set-aside requirements. The contractor will provide a 1-year installation warranty, and the project may be funded in whole or in part by tax-exempt bonds. Contractors must provide pricing based on the specified products and include all labor, equipment, and materials needed to complete the project, with any change orders requiring DNR approval. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the DNR is not obligated to award a contract pursuant to this request.

This contract opportunity is subject to small business set-aside requirements, and the DNR has not identified any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this project. The budget range for this project has not been disclosed, but the contract will be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder that meets the stated requirements. Interested contractors should contact the project engineer or site superintendent for further inquiries.