FY25 DHS EMERGENCY NOTICE Ludeman Kitchen Water/Mold Remediation Services

The State of Illinois Department of Human Services - Developmental Disabilities is seeking emergency water and mold remediation services for the kitchen area at the Elisabeth Ludeman Center, located in Kankakee County. The procurement is classified as an emergency purchase, specifically targeting comprehensive investigation and remediation of water damage within the facility's kitchen infrastructure. Nichols Enterprises, LLC has been identified as the potential vendor for this project, with services encompassing labor and materials necessary for thorough water and mold remediation. The emergency contract has an estimated start date of September 30, 2024, and a projected completion date of December 27, 2024. Key deliverables will likely include detailed damage assessment, complete water damage mitigation, mold remediation, and restoration of the kitchen area to functional condition. The procurement process emphasizes competitive selection with best efforts to include Business Enterprise Program certified contractors.

The emergency purchase appears to be funded through State Appropriated Funds, with a total estimated expenditure of $107,221.82. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the procurement process suggests preference for vendors with demonstrated expertise in emergency water and mold remediation services, particularly in institutional settings like developmental disability centers. The State of Illinois indicates an intent to utilize as much competition as practicable, suggesting openness to qualified contractors. No explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types are prominently mentioned beyond the stated preference for Business Enterprise Program certified contractors. The procurement appears focused on immediate remediation needs, with the emergency nature of the contract potentially limiting extensive competitive bidding processes. The total project budget of $107,221.82 represents the maximum anticipated expenditure for the comprehensive water and mold remediation services at the Ludeman Center kitchen.