IDHS/IFB - Madden Replacement of Recalled Sprinkler Heads

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is seeking bids for the replacement of approximately 1,250 recalled fire sprinkler heads at the John J. Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. The awarded vendor will be responsible for removing and replacing the existing sprinkler heads, draining and refilling the sprinkler system, notifying the fire alarm monitoring service, and stocking the buildings with extra replacement heads. The total price for the fixed labor and 1,320 new fire sprinkler heads is the evaluation criteria, with no discount or expenses allowed. A mandatory pre-bid conference for interested bidders is scheduled for August 13, 2019, and bids are due by August 21, 2019. The contract will have an initial term through June 30, 2020, with no renewal options.

This contracting opportunity is limited to the State of Illinois and Cook County. There is no small business set-aside or Veteran Small Business goal for this procurement, and the State reserves the right to decrease the number of fire sprinkler heads to be purchased based on funding availability. The contract opportunity does not provide details on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it specify a budget range or estimated award value.