IDOC men R&M south house shower RE-surfacing JRA

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is seeking a qualified vendor to re-surface the showers in the South House at Menard Correctional Center, located in Richland County, Illinois. The project involves comprehensive repair and restoration of shower facilities, specifically covering an area approximately 40 feet 5 inches long by 23 feet 5 inches wide. Required services include mechanical preparation of existing epoxy coatings through diamond grinding, repairing and filling holes and cracks, installing white fiberglass epoxy wall and ceiling coatings, and applying polyurethane topcoat systems for chemical and scratch resistance. The scope also encompasses mechanical preparation of existing epoxy flooring, concrete area repairs, installation of grey quartz broadcast epoxy flooring, and additional polyurethane topcoat application. Bids must be submitted by November 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. to Jennifer Alvis, with work to commence within ten days of contract execution and be completed by June 30, 2026. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price, with bids remaining firm for 120 days from opening.

The procurement opportunity appears open to all qualified vendors, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Vendors must meet several critical requirements, including providing General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability coverage of $1,000,000, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. All vendor employees must pass security background checks and potentially undergo urinalysis or blood testing. The contract is subject to prevailing wage requirements under the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, mandating that laborers be paid current prevailing wage rates for Richland County. Subcontractors are not permitted without prior written State approval. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, the contract is a one-time engagement with work to be performed Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. All materials and work are guaranteed for six months and must be free of defects, with any defective items to be replaced at no cost to the Agency. The contract remains contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds and can be terminated by the State for cause or convenience with appropriate notice.