EMERGENCY Notice Water Clean Up D0900

This is an emergency procurement by the Illinois Chief Procurement Office for General Services to obtain water clean-up services for the Main Headquarters Building located in Carbondale, Illinois. The services required include inspecting, cleaning, and dehumidifying the walls and flooring of the building due to water damage. The selected vendor, R & L Restoration LLC d/b/a ServPro, will provide these restoration services from May 9, 2023 to June 30, 2023 at an estimated cost of $12,000. This emergency procurement was made with as much competition as practicable, though the agency was unable to find any Business Enterprise Program certified vendors in proximity to the affected area.

The agency utilized state appropriated funds for this procurement, as there is no existing state contract available to meet the immediate need. While the procurement was an emergency, the agency made best efforts to ensure competition and inclusion. This contract opportunity is not subject to any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. There is no listed incumbent vendor, and no existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The budget for this contract is approximately $12,000.