FY27 DMH IFB CRMHC Dishwasher REBID

The Illinois Department of Human Services is requesting bids for labor and materials to remove two existing dietary food tray, pot, and pan washing machines and to furnish and install one new combination flight-type pot, pan, and food tray washing machine at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, with bids due October 16, 2026 and questions due by 5 p.m. on October 6. This is a rebid opportunity identified as FY27 DMH IFB CRMHC Dishwasher.

Illinois prevailing wage requirements apply to all workers (skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled) at rates posted by the Illinois Department of Labor. At least 90% of laborers must be Illinois residents during periods of excessive unemployment (any month following two consecutive months when Illinois unemployment exceeds 5%). The vendor must use City of Chicago-licensed plumbers and electricians and an American Welding Society-certified welder, and must perform a minimum of 51% of the work with its own organization. Subcontractors with annual contract values exceeding $100,000 must provide Illinois Standard Certifications and Financial Disclosures.

The new machine must serve at least 200 patients for three meals per day, with capacity of 500 to 1,000 racks per hour, 31-inch by 20-inch opening, conveyor belt speeds from 0 to 9.2 feet per minute, and NSF and ENERGY STAR certification. The scope includes pre-construction coordination, demolition, drain cleaning, plumbing and electrical work, exhaust ductwork installation, delivery, assembly, start-up testing, staff training, and cleanup. All work occurs at the facility, 4200 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60634.

The contract commences upon execution and ends June 30, 2027, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate and Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence are required. If the bid exceeds $150,000, a performance bond equal to the bid price with minimum A- rating is required, or an irrevocable letter of credit may be substituted. The State will award to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening. A $15 Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative fee applies to awarded contracts of $1,000 or more.

Vendors must submit either a State of Illinois Vendor Disclosure form or proof of active registration in the Illinois Procurement Gateway (IPG), an Offer to the State of Illinois, the RMO150 Contract form, and any applicable Business Enterprise Program or Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans through the BidBuy platform.