26-422DNR-DIREC-B-51809 | Rend Lake Refuge SFWA -Concrete and Gutters Project

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is soliciting a small purchase procurement for shop building additions at the Rend Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area in Bonnie, Illinois. The project involves finishing the interior of a 60 by 120 foot pre-engineered three-sided pole building by installing a 6-inch reinforced concrete floor slab with a smooth, power-troweled finish and a 10-mil vapor barrier. Additionally, the contractor must install 240 feet of seamless K-style gutters with stainless steel micromesh guards and 128 feet of rectangular downspouts with concrete splash blocks. All work must be completed by June 30, 2026, and must adhere to IDOT and ACI standards, including the use of IDOT-certified concrete plants. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder based on a lump sum proposal. Eligible contractors must be registered small businesses with at least five years of experience in the general carpentry industry and provide documentation of five similar projects. Key requirements include compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act, the use of domestic steel, and the provision of performance and payment bonds if the project cost exceeds 50,000 dollars. Contractors must also maintain 1,000,000 dollars in general liability insurance and required worker's compensation coverage. All bids and inquiries must be processed through the BidBuy portal and directed to the designated purchaser.