Range Backstop Rebuild

The Illinois State Police is seeking a vendor to rebuild the bullet trap backstop at the indoor shooting range at the Illinois Tollway Authority M14 Range, with responses due November 16, 2026. The contract document identifies no set-asides or preference programs. Prevailing wage applies, and the vendor must hold $10 million in Lead Pollution Liability insurance.

The scope is a complete Type II recycle and rebuild of the granular rubber bullet trap across eight firing lanes. Work includes removing about 2.5 cubic yards of rubber per lane, separating spent lead projectiles for recycling, inspecting and repairing accessible exterior components, installing a granulated rubber encapsulation system that meets OSHA requirements, and furnishing and installing about 34,000 pounds of new granular rubber media. The vendor must manage hazardous waste under EPA and DOT standards and finish all work within a designated 10-day range closure window. Required compliance includes OSHA Lead and Respiratory Protection Standards, EPA RCRA requirements, and lead-hazard training for all employees. Subcontractors with annual values above $100,000 require prior written approval.

Before award, the vendor must submit a Work Plan and Schedule, a Site-Specific Safety Plan covering exposure controls and RCRA waste protocols, and Product Data and Manufacturer Specifications for the granular rubber media. The initial term is sixty days from the last dated signature, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. Pricing is estimated and will be entered by the State before execution. The standard terms require $1 million per occurrence in general liability and auto coverage, and the standing certifications include drug-free workplace provisions for contracts above $5,000 and revolving-door restrictions for procurements above $25,000. Annual eligibility certifications by January 1 apply because the contract exceeds one year. Disputes fall under the Illinois Court of Claims, and binding arbitration is not permitted.