Snow Removal J0301 Rockford

The State of Illinois, through Central Management Services (CMS), is soliciting bids for snow removal and de-icing services at the J0301 Giorgi Center facility located at 200 South Wyman, Rockford, Illinois 61101, in Rock Island County. The contract term extends from November 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031, with a maximum initial term not exceeding ten years when including any renewal periods or extensions. The vendor must provide comprehensive snow removal and de-icing operations to maintain safe passage and accessibility, with snow removal commencing when local snow accumulation reaches two inches or upon Facility Manager request, ensuring all areas are cleared by 7:00 A.M. daily, seven days per week including weekends and holidays. The contractor must respond within two hours of any additional service notifications and provide adequate labor, materials, and equipment to meet contract specifications. Required qualifications include prevailing wage compliance for all employees, as mandated by 30 ILCS 500/25-60 with rates established by the Illinois Department of Labor; general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence with $2,000,000 annual aggregate; auto liability coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence; workers' compensation insurance as required by law; and designation of a contact person with a working cell phone number available to the CMS Facility Manager. The bid due date is May 19, 2026, with the posting date of April 27, 2026. Subcontractors with annual contract values exceeding $100,000 require prior written approval and must complete standard Illinois certifications. The contract pricing is estimated rather than firm, with the maximum total payment amount to be determined by the State prior to execution, and invoicing must occur upon contract completion unless otherwise specified, with payment processed in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act.

This solicitation is open to all eligible bidders and does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types. All vendors and their subcontractors must comply with 34 distinct certification requirements under the Standard Illinois Certifications form (v.26-2), which covers legal, ethical, financial, and operational standards, including contractor eligibility, criminal history restrictions, financial standing with the State, environmental compliance, labor standards, workplace safety, equal employment opportunity, and anti-corruption measures. Additionally, all bidders must submit a completed Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) form certifying correct tax identification and non-subject status to IRS backup withholding as a mandatory prerequisite to bid consideration. The documentation provided does not identify any incumbent vendors or current contractors for this position. No specific budget range or award value is listed in the solicitation materials; however, the contract includes estimated pricing with a maximum total payment amount to be determined by the State prior to execution. Failure to truthfully certify compliance or subsequent non-compliance may result in contract voidance, suspension, debarment, denial of payment, civil fines, or criminal penalties, and vendors are subject to liability under the Illinois False Claims Act for false statements material to these certifications.