Snow Removal L4887 LaSalle

The State of Illinois, through Central Management Services (CMS), is soliciting bids for snow removal services at facility L4887, located at 905 Second Street, LaSalle, Illinois 61301, in LaSalle County. This is a small purchase procurement conducted through the BidBuy bulletin 26-416CMS-BOPM4-B-52175, with proposals due by May 19, 2026. The scope of work encompasses comprehensive snow removal services including plowing, de-icing, and snow stockpiling, with service activation triggered when local snow accumulation reaches two inches or upon Facility Manager request. The vendor must clear all areas by 7:00 a.m. seven days per week, including weekends and holidays, and must respond within two hours to any additional service notifications. The contract term extends from November 1, 2026, through April 30, 2030, covering a four-year period with no renewal options. Vendors must provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment, comply with Illinois prevailing wage requirements for building and grounds services, maintain 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, and workers' compensation insurance as required by law. The contract also requires vendor compliance with all 34 Standard Illinois Certifications requirements addressing financial responsibility, criminal history, ethical business practices, employment standards, environmental compliance, and operational integrity, with updated certifications due by January 1 of each subsequent fiscal year for contracts exceeding one year in duration.

This procurement is designated as a Small Business Set-Aside, restricting bidding to qualified small businesses. Vendors must complete and submit a blank Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) form certifying correct tax identification information and non-subject status to IRS backup withholding, and all certifications and insurance requirements must be submitted within five days of contract execution. The contract permits subcontracting with prior written State approval, requires State-sponsored background checks of personnel, and includes provisions for audit and record retention for three years following final payment or contract completion. While no incumbent vendor information or existing infrastructure integration requirements are specified in the procurement documents, the contract pricing structure is established as estimated rather than firm, with the maximum total contract amount to be determined by the State prior to execution and entered into the BidBuy Purchase Order. Payment shall be made in accordance with the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoices for services through June 30 of any year due by July 31. No specific award values or budget ranges are disclosed in the available contract documentation.