Janitorial Services Chicago Lab

The Illinois State Police is requesting sealed bids for janitorial services at the Chicago Forensic Laboratory under IFB 27-493ISP-FOREN-B-53873, with bids due October 19, 2026. A Business Enterprise Program (BEP) participation goal of 25 percent applies for businesses owned and controlled by minorities, women, and persons with disabilities; bidders must submit a completed utilization plan demonstrating good faith efforts or face bid rejection.

The scope includes daily cleaning, floor maintenance, restroom servicing, waste removal, and specialized cleaning of laboratory facilities. The contract term is one year with the possibility of renewal for up to four additional one-year periods at the state's discretion. All submissions must be made electronically through BidBuy and must include vendor disclosures (either the standard Vendor Disclosure form for non-registered vendors or the Active Registered Vendor Disclosure form for vendors already registered in the Illinois Procurement Gateway), a completed offer to the state, a BEP utilization plan, and any applicable preference documentation. Bidders may claim Illinois Business Preference or Domestic Product Preference if supporting documentation is submitted. Bids must remain firm for 90 days from opening. Award will be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder meeting all mandatory requirements.

Bidders must be registered in the Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program if applicable based on BidBuy posting designations. Vendors employing 15 or more employees must register with the Illinois Department of Human Rights. Contracts valued at $1,000 or more incur a $15 administrative fee to be deducted from the first payment. The contract may be partially or totally funded with federal funds, with the percentage disclosed upon notice of award. A pre-bid meeting or site visit may be offered; the BidBuy posting will indicate whether attendance is mandatory or non-mandatory.