Snow and Ice Removal - Chicago Forensic Lab-SBSA

The Illinois State Police is soliciting bids for snow removal and ice control services at the Forensic Science Center at Chicago. The selected vendor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and solid bulk salt to clear designated areas, including the east employee parking lot, north visitor lot, driveways, and dock areas. Plowing is required for accumulations of one inch or more, with all services completed by 5:30 AM on weekdays. The vendor must remain on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and drivers must sign in and out at the Front Entrance Security Office to verify services for billing purposes. The initial term of the contract ends on April 30, 2028, with a maximum total term not to exceed ten years. The contract will be awarded to the lowest priced responsive and responsible bidder. Evaluation factors include price, financial resources, past performance, and the capacity to deliver services. Bidders must submit their responses via the BidBuy portal, including required documentation such as Vendor Disclosure and any applicable Small Business or Veterans Program Utilization Plans. Compliance requirements include adhering to prevailing wage laws, maintaining general commercial liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 annual aggregate, and providing auto liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence. Records must be maintained for three years, or five years if federal funds are utilized.