Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery - Lower Level Flooring Replacement

The state and local contracting opportunity is for the removal and replacement of flooring at the Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery in Madison County, Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is procuring this work through a small purchase procurement process. The scope of work involves replacing existing carpet, VCT tile, and laminate flooring in the hatchery's laboratories, pathology office, and crew office with new VTC tile and luxury vinyl plank flooring. The contractor must have at least one year of relevant experience and use only skilled workmen. Approved flooring manufacturers are specified, and a two-year warranty on workmanship and materials is required. The project has a 90-day performance period and is subject to prevailing wage, certified payroll, and the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program requirements. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically through the BidBuy system by the February 1, 2023 due date.

This procurement is subject to the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program, which restricts competition to qualified small businesses. The state's Standard Terms and Conditions for Chief Procurement Office General Services contracts also apply, covering provisions such as payment terms, assignment and subcontracting, auditing and record retention, confidentiality, ownership, indemnification, insurance requirements, compliance with laws, background checks, and termination clauses. No information is provided about incumbent vendors or the current contract environment, and the award value or budget range is not specified.