26-532EPA-DIROF-B-50398 | SP Medical Monitoring

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has issued solicitation 26-532EPA-DIROF-B-50398 for medical monitoring services to determine the fitness for duty of selected employees. The scope of work includes HAZWOPER occupational medical examinations, respiratory certification exams, and biomonitoring services to assess environmental chemical exposure in blood and urine. These services must be provided at locations within specific radii of Des Plaines, Springfield, and Collinsville, Illinois. The vendor is required to comply with OSHA standards, specifically 29 CFR 1910.120, 29 CFR 1910.134, and 29 CFR 1910.10D1, and follow USEPA Publication 9285.1-03. Key deliverables include written recommendations to the Agency Safety Officer regarding respirator use and the maintenance of permanent medical records, including pulmonary function flow curves. The contract features an initial term of two years, with a maximum total duration not to exceed ten years. Payment is governed by the State Prompt Payment Act and is contingent upon the availability of funds, which may include federal funding. Vendors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage, including general commercial liability of 1,000,000 dollars per occurrence and 2,000,000 dollars annual aggregate, as well as auto liability and worker's compensation. Compliance requirements include adhering to the Illinois Department of Human Rights Act, paying prevailing wages where applicable, and providing standard Illinois certifications regarding tax compliance and legal status. All work performed under the agreement is considered work for hire, granting the State of Illinois exclusive ownership of the resulting intellectual property.