IVHM FY22 Concrete Project REBID

The State of Illinois is conducting a competitive solicitation for the repair and installation of concrete ramps, sidewalks, and patios at the Illinois Veterans Home Manteno (IVHM). The procurement, identified as the IVHM FY22 Concrete Project REBID, is an Invitation for Bid (IFB) seeking a qualified contractor to provide all necessary concrete work, including layout, establishing grades, concrete finishing, curing, saw cutting, and testing. The project entails the installation and repair of 4 concrete patios, 7 concrete ramps, 9 concrete sidewalks, and 2 sets of concrete stairs. The contract will have an initial 1-year term, with the total term not to exceed 10 years including renewals. Bids must be submitted electronically through the BidBuy system by the November 22, 2021 due date, as per the Chief Procurement Office's notice requiring only electronic submissions for state solicitations.

The solicitation has a 7% Business Enterprise Program (BEP) goal for minority, women, and persons with disabilities participation, as well as a Veteran Small Business (VSB) participation goal. Bidders must submit required utilization plans to meet these goals or demonstrate good faith efforts. The previous IVHM FY21 Concrete Project was awarded to Design Developers & Rehub INC for $395,000. This rebid opportunity does not specify a budget range, but the Certified Directory of MBE/WBE vendors indicates a pool of over 60 certified concrete-related contractors across Illinois that may be eligible to participate.