Snow Removal D0200 Dixon

The State of Illinois Central Management Services, in cooperation with the Chief Procurement Officer for General Services, is soliciting bids for snow removal services at the D0200 facility located at 819 Depot Avenue in Dixon, Illinois. The Invitation for Bid (IFB B-49906) requires a comprehensive snow removal and de-icing service for all paved surfaces, parking areas, roadways, and pedestrian thoroughfares. Vendors must initiate snow removal operations when local snow accumulation reaches two inches or upon request from the Facility Manager, with all areas required to be cleared by 7:00 A.M. daily, including weekends and holidays. Bidders must respond within two hours to additional service requests and maintain a designated contact person with a working cell phone. The bid is due by December 3, 2025, and must be submitted electronically through BidBuy, with all bids required to remain firm for 180 days from the opening date. Evaluation will focus on the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder, with mandatory submission of required documents including Vendor Disclosure forms, an Offer to the State of Illinois, and Business Enterprise Program/Veterans Small Business Program Utilization Plans.

There are no specific set-aside designations for small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, disabled-owned, or veteran-owned businesses for this contract. Vendors must meet extensive qualification requirements, including maintaining current licenses and certifications, ensuring employees are covered by workers' compensation and liability insurance, and complying with OSHA safety requirements. The contract has a ten-year term through April 30, 2032, with vendors required to carry General Commercial Liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and Auto Liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Vendors with contracts of $1,000 or more must pay a $15 administration fee for the Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative, which will be deducted from the first issued check. The contract may be partially or totally funded with Federal funds, with the specific funding percentage to be disclosed upon award. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors should be prepared to provide comprehensive snow removal services for the entire facility, with invoicing to be submitted by July 31 for services provided through June 30 of each year.