DMH Small Purchase CMHC Thermal Insulation REBID

The State of Illinois, through the Mental Health agency, is soliciting bids for the installation, repair, and replacement of thermal insulation within a hospital mechanical room. The scope of work includes insulating approximately 6 feet of make-up feedwater piping and one 90-degree elbow, insulating water-side flanges, heat-exchanger heads, supply and return valves, and 45 feet of 8-inch piping for steam converter systems, and replacing pipe insulation for air handler units AHU-19 and AHU-20. All work must adhere to ASTM thermal insulation standards and be performed in a neat, uniform, and professional manner. Contractors are required to attend a mandatory pre-bid meeting to field-verify all dimensions and existing conditions. The contract is subject to the availability of funds and may be terminated by the State with 30 days' notice for convenience or if appropriations are insufficient. Vendors must maintain general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and auto liability of $1,000,000. Compliance with OSHA standards and prevailing wage laws is required, and in cases of excessive unemployment, at least 90% Illinois laborers must be employed. Supplies must be free from defects for a minimum of twelve months. Invoicing occurs upon contract completion unless milestones are established, with a final submission deadline of July 31 for expenses incurred through June 30. All work is considered work for hire, granting the State of Illinois sole ownership of intellectual property.