ISD SP PIF Window Cleaning At Main Building

The Illinois School for the Deaf (ISD) is soliciting bids for exterior window cleaning services at its Administration (Main) Building located at 125 S Webster Avenue, Jacksonville, Illinois, under contract number 26-444DHS-ISDIS-B-50831. The procurement requires bidders to remove storm windows without damaging window frames or glass, clean both sides of storm window glass and main window glass, and replace storm windows upon completion. Bidders must supply all necessary cleaning materials, equipment (including lifts and ladders), and ensure no damage occurs to building exterior surfaces, landscaping, sidewalks, or grassy areas. All work must comply with state and local building codes and be completed by June 30, 2026. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 2, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the Main Building's First Floor Conference Room, with prospective bidders directed to contact Chris Fairfield, Chief Engineer, at (217) 370-6145 or (217) 479-4253 for additional information. Bids are due by February 9, 2026, and award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all requirements.

The solicitation includes participation requirements under the Illinois Business Enterprise Program (BEP) and Veterans Business Program (VBP), with a mandated BEP participation goal of 5% of total contract value and a VBP participation goal of 0%. Bidders must submit a completed Utilization Plan demonstrating commitment to utilizing certified BEP and VBP vendors, including signed commitments, participation agreements, and documented good faith efforts if unable to meet stated goals; failure to submit a compliant Utilization Plan renders a bid non-responsive and subject to rejection. Upon contract award, the Utilization Plan becomes a material part of the contract, with mandatory compliance throughout the contract term and monthly reporting requirements to the Commission on Equity and Inclusion's Diversity Management System. No specific budget range or award value is identified in the procurement documents provided. No incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified. Prime vendors must maintain documentation of BEP/VBP vendor utilization for three years post-completion.