FY25 DHS EMERGENCY NOTICE Ludeman Kitchen Trailer Rental

The state of Illinois, specifically the Department of Human Services (DHS) through the Elisabeth Ludeman Center located in Manteno Village, Kankakee County, is pursuing an emergency procurement for temporary kitchen trailer rental and associated water/mold remediation services. This non-competitive bidding opportunity seeks emergency services from Nichols Enterprises, LLC (a ServPro vendor) to provide temporary kitchen trailers while performing comprehensive water and mold remediation in the existing kitchen area at 1725 N Boudreau Rd. The procurement is classified as an emergency purchase, necessitating immediate action to maintain operational continuity of the developmental disabilities facility. The contract period is explicitly defined from December 17, 2024, to March 16, 2025, with a total estimated expenditure of $227,593.52 to be funded through State Appropriated Funds. The procurement process emphasizes executing the emergency services with as much competition as practicable given the urgent circumstances.

While the emergency procurement does not specify formal set-aside designations, the Department of Human Services advised Nichols Enterprises about potential 15% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation, though the vendor indicated they would not be utilizing BEP vendors. The procurement represents a continuation of a previous emergency purchase that required extension but could not be processed through standard channels due to timing constraints. The contract is specifically for the Ludeman Center, a DHS Developmental Disabilities facility, and focuses on maintaining critical infrastructure through temporary kitchen facilities and necessary remediation services. The total contract value of $227,593.52 will be drawn from State Appropriated Funds, suggesting a state-level funding mechanism. No additional competitive bidding is anticipated for this emergency procurement, with Nichols Enterprises being the sole identified service provider for this specific emergency intervention.