REBID Building Inspection & Appraisal

The Illinois Commerce Commission is soliciting fixed-price quotes from qualified vendors to perform comprehensive pre-acquisition building inspection, appraisal, and environmental due diligence services for the Leland Building located at 527 E. Capitol Avenue, Springfield, Illinois. The procurement encompasses a full scope of services including structural and building systems inspections, mechanical and electrical assessments, plumbing infrastructure evaluation, vertical transportation systems review, fire and life safety systems inspection, Phase I Environmental Site Assessments, asbestos and mold condition observations, fair market value appraisals, and capital repair and replacement analyses. All deliverables must be submitted as one electronic PDF report within thirty days of final inspection completion, with site visits coordinated during normal business hours in alignment with the Illinois Property Control Act and generally accepted public-sector facility management practices. Vendors must be licensed real estate appraisers in Illinois with demonstrated experience in commercial or government building inspections and facility condition assessments; proof of current licensure must be provided within three business days of Agency request or the bid may be deemed non-responsive. Subcontracting is permitted for specialized disciplines including environmental, elevator, structural, roofing, and HVAC services, with the prime vendor maintaining full responsibility for all subcontractor performance. The solicitation requires submission of all quotes by May 14, 2026, with questions directed to Megan Seitzinger at Megan.E.Seitzinger@Illinois.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 11, 2026. Evaluation will follow small purchase procurement requirements, with vendors required to provide complete scope coverage either through direct performance or clearly identified subcontracting arrangements.

This is designated as a small purchase procurement with potential small business set-aside provisions, allowing qualifying small businesses to subcontract no more than 49 percent of contract value to non-qualifying businesses while remaining fully responsible for overall performance. The contract is subject to the State Prompt Payment Act, prevailing wage requirements where applicable, and includes a $15 Minority Contractor Initiative fee for awards of $1,000 or more. Vendors must maintain insurance coverage including $1,000,000 general commercial liability per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate, along with auto liability and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. All work product, deliverables, and intellectual property created under the contract become the exclusive property of the State of Illinois, with records to be maintained for three years from final payment or five years if federal funds are utilized. The contract is contingent upon appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly and may be terminated for convenience with thirty days' notice or immediately for cause; no incumbent vendors are identified, and no specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation.