Snow Removal G1401 Macomb

The State of Illinois, Central Management Services (CMS), is soliciting bids on snow removal and de-icing services at 1600 N. Lafayette Street, Macomb, Illinois under a Small Business Set-Aside (SBSA) solicitation (IFB G1401), with bids due October 13, 2026. All bidders must maintain active Illinois Small Business Set-Aside Program registration at bid opening.

The scope includes snow plowing, de-icing of paved surfaces using environmentally friendly products compliant with Illinois environmental regulations, and snow stockpiling or removal from the premises. The contractor must achieve clearance of all areas by 7:00 a.m. daily, seven days per week including weekends and holidays, and respond to additional service requests within two hours of notification. Subcontracting is prohibited. The contractor is responsible for all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation costs with no mileage allowance.

The contract term runs from November 1, 2026 (or upon execution, whichever is later) through April 30, 2029, with a maximum total term not exceeding ten years including any renewals or extensions. The State will enter the total maximum amount prior to execution. Contract award goes to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Prevailing wage rates per 30 ILCS 500/25-60 apply, with wages established by the Illinois Department of Labor for the locality.

The contractor must carry General Commercial Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence ($2 million annual aggregate), Auto Liability of $1 million per occurrence, and Workers' Compensation as required by law, with the State named as additionally insured. Bids must remain firm for 180 days from opening. No bid bond or performance bond is required. A $15 Minority Contractor Opportunity Initiative fee applies to any contract award of $1,000 or more and will be deducted from the vendor's first payment. Bidders must be authorized to conduct business in Illinois prior to contract execution. Electronic bid submission is required exclusively through the BidBuy portal.