Emergency Notice-Mold Testing L4622 Bloomington

The contract pertains to an emergency mold testing service at 401 Brown Street, Bloomington, Illinois, initiated due to a sewer backup that led to drywall removal and mold discovery. The procurement was conducted under Illinois emergency procurement laws, specifically referencing the Illinois Procurement Code, which mandates making purchases with as much competition as practicable and making best efforts to include Business Enterprise Program (BEP) certified vendors. The contract was awarded to D.S. Consulting Services LLC, based in Springfield, IL, selected because of immediate availability and prior experience with state buildings, with no BEP vendors available within 50 miles under the relevant NIGP code. The contract period spans from August 20, 2025, to November 17, 2025, with an estimated expenditure of $6,000. The process did not involve formal evaluation criteria, weights, or competitive scoring, but was based on vendor readiness and emergency circumstances. The contractual documentation emphasizes compliance with emergency procurement statutes, including efforts to include BEP-certified vendors, although none were available locally. No federal clauses, specific technical standards, or detailed specifications for mold testing are incorporated or referenced. The scope of work involves on-site testing at the specified Bloomington address, with no explicit instructions on packaging, labeling, or shipping requirements. Payment and administrative contacts are identified, but no detailed invoicing procedures or contract modifications are included. The procurement process was justified by the urgent need to address public health and safety concerns, and the selection was documented as made with the best efforts under emergency conditions, without a formal competitive solicitation or evaluation process.