Garage Door Safety Devices for Fire Stations

The Village of Schaumburg, Illinois Department of Engineering and Public Works is requesting sealed bids for the supply and installation of garage door safety devices across five fire stations (Stations 51, 52, 53, 54, and 55) under IFB 2026-IFB-052, with bids due August 21, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. and a pre-bid meeting on August 10, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. at Fire Station 51.

The scope encompasses monitored light curtains covering full door openings and LED safety indicator warning lights at 21 total doors. Light curtains must be positioned from 6 inches to 13 feet above finished floor, with safety lights displaying different colors and flash patterns based on door position and motion status. The deliverables include all equipment, materials, labor, testing, and adjustments necessary for complete installation. Work must be performed during normal business hours (7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday), with one station completed before moving to the next and all doors fully operational at the end of each workday. Completion is targeted for December 2026.

Prevailing wage requirements apply as determined by the Illinois Department of Labor; contractors must comply with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and file certified payrolls. The contractor must maintain comprehensive general liability insurance ($1,000,000/$2,000,000), automobile liability ($1,000,000 combined single limit), umbrella/excess liability ($2,000,000), and workers' compensation coverage, with the Village named as additional insured. A one-year full warranty and labor on all installed components are required. Bidders must submit 10 percent bid security and, upon award, furnish a performance bond equal to 100 percent of the contract amount (or a letter of credit for awards under $100,000). Three municipal government references and certification of compliance with Illinois equal employment opportunity, drug-free workplace, and Illinois Human Rights Act requirements are mandatory. Written questions must be submitted by August 18, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. through the OpenGov portal. The Village Board is expected to award the contract in October 2026.