26-416CMS-BOPM4-B-51770 | Snow Removal J0301 Rockford

This contract, identified as solicitation number 26-416CMS-BOPM4-B-51770, governs snow removal services at the J0301 facility located at 200 South Wyman, Rockford, Illinois. Issued by the Illinois Department of Central Management Services, Bureau of Property Management, the contract term spans from November 1, 2026, through April 30, 2031. The scope mandates comprehensive snow removal, including plowing after two inches of accumulation or upon request, application of environmentally compliant de-icing materials, and safe snow stockpiling or removal to maintain clear, safe access to all relevant areas such as buildings, parking lots, and walkways. Services must be performed exclusively onsite at the specified location with no subcontracting allowed; all labor and equipment must be supplied directly by the vendor. The vendor must maintain a responsive communication channel and meet daily clearance deadlines, including weekends and holidays, while adhering to applicable OSHA safety standards and state licensing requirements. Contract administration requires invoice submissions by email to the designated fiscal department in Springfield, Illinois, with receipts based on completed milestones or deliverables. No pricing detail or maximum contract amounts are specified within the available documentation, though placeholders for pricing indicate an estimated firm-fixed-price structure under a small purchase method. The contract imposes strict background check protocols with immediate replacement requirements for disqualified personnel, and explicitly prohibits employing current State employees without prior notification. Insurance coverage requirements include $1 million per occurrence general liability, $1 million auto liability, and statutorily mandated workers’ compensation, with the State named as additional insured. Intellectual property developed under the contract is the sole property of the State as a work-for-hire, and all confidential information must be returned or destroyed upon termination unless exempted by FOIA. The State reserves inspection and acceptance rights at Rockford performance locations, requiring services to meet quality, safety, and legal compliance standards, and retains the right to suspend vendors from future contracts based on performance issues. Disputes are subject exclusively to the Illinois Court of Claims with sovereign immunity protected and no arbitration permitted. The solicitation and contract documentation include standard Illinois certifications related to vendor eligibility and reporting obligations, but evaluation criteria for award or formal subcontracting options are not detailed in the provided materials.