Flag Changing Replace J0200 MABB

The State of Illinois, through the Department of Central Management Services (CMS), is seeking bids for flag changing and replacement services at the Michael A. Bilandic Building (MABB) located in Chicago, Illinois. The selected vendor will be responsible for making full-service changes of the U.S. flag, Illinois flag, and POW-MIA flag, including sewing adjustments to meet flying standards. The vendor must have the capacity to reach a height of at least 50 feet and be available for early morning or late evening flag replacement. The contract term is eight (8) years, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten (10) years. Bid pricing must be submitted per the unit of measure on the line items in BidBuy. There is no bond requirement, and the contract price is estimated. A non-mandatory walk-through is scheduled for July 23, 2024, at 12 pm CST.

The contract is not subject to small business, minority, women, or veteran small business set-aside goals. The awarded vendor will be responsible for obtaining all required permits, including those related to the City of Chicago-owned sidewalks. Payments will be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, and the vendor must comply with prevailing wage requirements. The current incumbent vendor is not specified in the provided documentation. The total award amount is $240,850 over the 8-year contract term, and the contract was awarded to WGN Flag & Decorating Co.