Hill Correctional Center Armory Double Door Replacement (MDS)

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a contractor to perform armory door replacement services at Hill Correctional Center located in Galesburg, Illinois. The procurement involves removing and replacing two armory double doors measuring 36" x 84" each, including the installation of new door operators and complete refitting. Vendors must be capable of performing work Monday through Friday between 7:00 am - 4:00 pm, with all work to be completed within the United States. The contract term is one-time and runs through June 30, 2025, with work expected to commence within 10 days of contract execution. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 11, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the facility, and sealed bids are due by December 18, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. Key vendor qualifications include providing comprehensive insurance coverage, including $1M per occurrence for general commercial liability and auto liability, and $2M annual aggregate coverage. Additionally, vendor employees must successfully pass background checks and potential drug testing prior to site access.

The procurement does not specify explicit set-aside designations for disadvantaged business enterprises, though standard Illinois certification requirements mandate compliance with equal employment opportunity guidelines. Vendors must complete standard Illinois certifications addressing various legal and compliance requirements, including educational loan default status, retirement incentives, collective bargaining obligations, and cybersecurity standards. No specific budget range or award value is explicitly stated, though the contract is characterized as a one-time procurement with costs to be determined prior to execution. Subcontractors are expressly prohibited from participating in this contract. Prevailing wage requirements will apply, and vendors must demonstrate compliance with state procurement regulations, including provisions for minority contractor fees and federal funding considerations. No information regarding incumbent vendors or existing technological infrastructure was provided in the solicitation documents.