IDOC Armory doors upgrade

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking qualified vendors to perform an armory doors upgrade project at Graham Correctional Center located in Mercer County. The procurement involves installing new operators, operating controls, and lock controls on two facility armory and admin doors, specifically replacing existing operator blocks and controls for doors measuring 36 inches wide by 84 inches tall. The project requires vendors to commence work within 10 days of contract execution, with all work to be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 am and 3:00 pm. A non-mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 11, 2024, at 10:00 am, with final bids due on December 18, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Vendors must submit pricing through the BidBuy Purchase Order Items Tab and comply with prevailing wage requirements. Necessary qualifications include the ability to provide all transportation, equipment, licenses, certificates, permits, and required insurance, which includes General Commercial Liability ($1M per occurrence, $2M annual aggregate) and Auto Liability ($1M per occurrence).

The contract does not explicitly specify set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises, though the standard Illinois certifications document suggests potential preferences or compliance requirements for diverse businesses. Vendors must meet comprehensive certification requirements, including no default on educational loans, compliance with collective bargaining obligations, absence of bribery convictions, and adherence to environmental and tax regulations. The initial contract term runs through June 30, 2025, with an estimated rather than firm contract price. While a specific budget range is not detailed, vendors should be prepared to provide competitive pricing for the door upgrade project. Contractors must also register with the State Board of Elections if required and comply with information technology accessibility standards. Additional requirements include maintaining a drug-free workplace, posting job vacancies on IllinoisJobLink.com, and ensuring they are not barred from state contracts or delinquent in state debt payments.