Removal of old lighting and Installation of LED lighting

This state and local contract opportunity is for the removal of an old lighting system and the installation of a new LED lighting system in multiple buildings located in Mercer County, Illinois. The contractor will be responsible for removing the existing lighting fixtures and replacing them with compatible LED lighting, including specific bulb types and quantities detailed in the scope of work. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for December 9, 2021, which vendors must attend to be considered responsive. The State of Illinois Department of Human Services is issuing the Request for Quote (RFQ) and will choose the winning vendor based on the lowest total bid for the removal and installation of the new LED lighting. Vendors must provide separate line items for the cost of removing the old lighting and the total labor and materials for installing the new LED lighting. The State reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

The procurement opportunity does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendor is not specified. The procurement documents do not include any budget ranges or award values, but the State may require evidence of the vendor's qualifications during the evaluation process. The contractor must comply with Illinois Prevailing Wage Act requirements and employ at least 90% Illinois laborers on the project, with exceptions available if Illinois laborers are unavailable or incapable of performing the required work.