DMH Small Purchase CMHC Sprinkler Head Replacements - Basement Level REBID

Solicitation 27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54495 is a rebid for the replacement of approximately 140 sprinkler heads in the basement level of the wet-pipe fire suppression system at the Chester Mental Health Center in Illinois. The project requires the contractor to coordinate all system drainage, outages, and impairment procedures with the facility's Chief Engineer. All work must be performed Monday through Friday during specified windows of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a one-week advance notice required for the project start. Work is strictly prohibited on weekends and state or federal holidays. To be considered responsive, the prime contractor must perform at least 51 percent of the on-site work with its own organization, excluding materials. Vendors must certify compliance with the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act and may be required to employ at least 90 percent Illinois laborers during periods of excessive unemployment. Technical compliance is mandatory according to NFPA 13 and NFPA 25 standards, CMS Physical Environment requirements, and specific CMS K-Tags K161, K162, K163, K351, and K353. Contractors must be licensed and qualified in fire suppression system work, with NICET certification preferred.