26-426DOC-SWICC-B-50822 | IDOC SWICC 5-year Grease Removal Service Contract

The Illinois Department of Corrections has established a five-year service agreement, running from July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2031, for grease and kitchen waste removal at the Southwestern Illinois Correctional Center in East St. Louis. The contractor is required to provide all labor, tools, and commercial-grade equipment to perform semi-annual pumping of a 750-gallon grease trap in the Dietary Department and cleaning of the Sewer Lift Station. All services must be coordinated through the Chief Engineer and performed Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to minimize interference with facility operations. The vendor is responsible for the legal disposal of all waste in accordance with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and other governmental regulations, as well as the cleanup of any spillage on or off institutional grounds. Due to the nature of the facility, the contract mandates strict security protocols, including mandatory background checks and the submission of personnel data to the Central Screening Unit. Contractor staff may also be subject to drug testing based on reasonable suspicion. Insurance requirements include General Commercial Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, Auto Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence, and legally required Worker's Compensation. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act, with invoicing typically occurring upon contract completion unless otherwise tied to specific milestones. Subcontracting is prohibited, and the vendor must ensure compliance with prevailing wage laws and provide Material Safety Data sheets for any toxic substances used on-site.