JCC - Inner Core Sidewalk HCU - JAW

The State of Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a vendor to perform concrete sidewalk replacement services at the Jacksonville Correctional Center located in Mercer County. The procurement involves removing and replacing portions of existing asphalt walkways with concrete sidewalk areas, requiring the selected vendor to furnish all necessary labor, tools, equipment, and materials to complete the project in compliance with federal and state specifications. A mandatory pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for October 23, 2025, at 9:00 AM, with attendance limited to three participants per vendor and a confirmation deadline of October 22, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted by October 31, 2025, at 11:00 AM through the BidBuy system or via email to Jennifer Wieties. The contract will have an initial term from final execution to June 30, 2026, with no renewal options, and vendor bids must remain firm for 120 days from opening. Award will be made to the responsive and responsible vendor submitting the lowest price, with evaluation based on comprehensive compliance with project specifications and requirements.

The solicitation does not explicitly identify specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must maintain substantial insurance coverage, including $1,000,000 general commercial liability per occurrence, $1,000,000 auto liability per occurrence, and worker's compensation insurance as required by law. All work must be completed during normal facility working hours, with a two-hour emergency response time requirement. Vendors are prohibited from subcontracting labor and must use their own work crews, though temporary workers from local labor unions may be hired for larger jobs. The contract mandates a three-year guarantee on all work, materials, and parts, with defective items replaced at no cost during the first year. Vendor employees will be subject to background checks and must comply with facility safety regulations and security procedures. While no specific budget range is provided in the documents, the project appears to be a targeted infrastructure improvement with a defined scope of sidewalk replacement at the Jacksonville Correctional Center.