Menard Life Safety Maintenance Services

Menard Correctional Center is soliciting bids for Life Safety Maintenance Services under a one-year contract, with proposals due October 1, 2026. The scope encompasses inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, exit signage, sprinkler systems, and related life safety equipment throughout the correctional facility to ensure compliance with applicable codes and regulations. Services include preventive maintenance, emergency repairs, and documentation of all service activities.

Bidders must complete and submit the Standard Illinois Certifications form (Version 26.2) as a prerequisite to bid consideration. This form requires attestation to business registration status, tax compliance, disclosure of corporate relationships, and acknowledgment of contract terms and conditions.

The contract structure calls for cost-basis pricing submissions. The funding source is the Illinois Department of Corrections budget allocated to facility maintenance and safety operations. The contract includes standard operational requirements for performance standards, compliance obligations, and administrative procedures; insurance requirements and indemnification provisions; and compliance with state and federal regulations and applicable safety codes relevant to correctional facility operations. Terms and conditions address payment terms, invoicing procedures, financial accountability, contract modification and termination procedures, and dispute resolution mechanisms.