ReBid Scrap Metal and Material Removal

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is issuing a Request for Quote (RFQ) for one-time scrap metal and material removal services at Dixon Correctional Center located at 2600 N Brinton Ave, Dixon, Illinois in Lee County. The procurement seeks qualified vendors to remove all scrap metal, including various metal types and old farm equipment, from designated areas on the facility grounds, with an estimated total weight of 77 tons. The vendor must complete all planning and coordination within 14 calendar days of contract execution and perform the removal work within an additional 14 calendar days. Key requirements include EPA certification for refrigerant reclamation, compliance with all federal and state environmental regulations, responsibility for all transportation, equipment, permits, licenses, and insurance, and weighing all scrap metal at a certified scale with weight tickets accompanying payment within 24 hours. Required insurance includes general commercial liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. Work must be performed Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., unless other arrangements are agreed upon. Bids are due by May 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., submitted via BidBuy or email to doc.bids@illinois.gov, with vendor bids remaining firm for 120 days from opening. The contract award will be granted to the highest responsive and responsible bidder offering the highest price per ton, with the contract term commencing upon the last dated signature through June 30, 2026.

No set-asides for minority-owned, women-owned, or other preference categories are indicated in this procurement opportunity. There is no identified incumbent vendor or current contractor listed for this rebid. The procurement documents do not reference any existing infrastructure or technology requiring integration beyond standard site access and equipment operations at the correctional facility. The contract is structured as a one-time service with pricing estimated and the State entering the maximum amount prior to contract execution; however, the specific award value or budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation. Federal funding sources and percentages, if applicable, will be communicated to the awarded vendor in the notice of intent to award. Visual documentation through photographs and project images has been provided to prospective bidders to supplement the original portfolio documentation, enabling vendors to assess project scope and develop accurate cost estimates without requiring a mandatory pre-bid site visit.