IFB Window Washing Service

The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is seeking window washing services for its Central Administration building located at 2700 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove, Illinois, through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-0108. The contract requires comprehensive window washing services to be performed twice annually, specifically in early spring and late fall, which includes cleaning exterior windows, doors, transoms, side plates, spandrel glass, stainless steel surfaces, and interior glass in various building areas including entrances, first through third floors, Atrium conference rooms, and State Police offices. A mandatory site visit is scheduled for August 26, 2025, at 10:30 a.m., and failure to attend will result in bid disqualification. The contract will have an initial two-year term from January 5, 2026, to January 4, 2028, with one potential two-year renewal option through January 4, 2030. Bidders must submit electronically through the BidBuy platform, with bids remaining firm for 180 days from opening, and the award will be made to the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder based on combined initial and renewal term pricing.

The solicitation allows for subcontractors but limits small business set-aside subcontracting to no more than 49% of the contract value to non-qualifying businesses. Vendors must comply with prevailing wage requirements and specific performance standards, including using swing-type scaffolding for exterior cleaning and employing hands-on cleaning methods. Insurance requirements are comprehensive, mandating Commercial General Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 aggregate, Automobile Liability of $1,000,000, and Workers Compensation with statutory benefits. Vendors must use cleaning solutions suitable for indoor use that do not emit strong chemical odors and will not damage building surfaces, window tinting, or surrounding vegetation. Invoicing must be completed within fifteen calendar days of service completion, with specific submission requirements to the Illinois Tollway's finance department. While no specific contract value is explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to ensure quality service delivery through detailed technical specifications and strict vendor qualifications.