Hanley Building Window Washing Services

The Illinois Department of Transportation is soliciting bids for window washing services at the Hanley Building through an Invitation for Bid (IFB) with solicitation number 26-494DOT-FINAD-B-50523 and BidBuy Reference #26-494DOT-FINAD-B-50523. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to provide comprehensive window washing services, with all bids due by March 10, 2026, and electronic submission required exclusively through the BidBuy platform. Bidders must submit a completed Offer to the State of Illinois form, appropriate vendor disclosure documentation (either Forms A for vendors without Illinois Procurement Gateway registration or Forms B for IPG-registered vendors), and any applicable utilization plans. The State will award the contract to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with bids remaining firm for 180 days from the opening date. Required bid documentation must be submitted in Microsoft Office or Adobe Reader format with verified accessibility before the March 10, 2026 deadline. No bid or performance bond is required for this solicitation. Award will be based on lowest overall total price, with pricing submitted through the Quote Items Tab on BidBuy.

This procurement is designated exclusively for the Small Business Set-Aside Program, restricting eligibility to certified small business vendors only. Bidders must be registered with the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program to be considered responsive. Vendors must comply with all state and federal employment laws, human rights regulations, and procurement requirements, including disclosure of ownership structure, financial interests, and conflicts of interest for contracts exceeding $100,000 in annual value. The State requires a $15 administrative fee from any awarded bidder with a contract valued at $1,000 or more, which will be deducted from the first payment issued. The solicitation documents do not specify an incumbent contractor or estimated contract value, though the contract may be partially or fully funded with federal funds, with specific funding percentages and amounts to be disclosed upon award notification.