# Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54218

Carpet Removal and Epoxy Flooring Installation at the Alton Forensic Center

**Posted:** September 21, 2026
**Respond By:** October 06, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54218
**NAICS:** 238330

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a flooring contractor for carpet removal and epoxy flooring installation at the Alton Forensic Center.
- **Government buyer:** Illinois Department of Human Services, Mental Health Department, through Alton Mental Health Center; work is at the Alton Forensic Center in Alton, Illinois.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No flooring manufacturer or specific vendor is named; the epoxy system is not brand-restricted.
- **Requested work and quantities:**
  - Remove and dispose of approximately 16,230 square feet of existing carpet.
  - Prepare the concrete and install approximately 16,230 square feet of seamless, two-part epoxy flooring with an integral 4-inch cove base in all areas.
  - Include the full carpet area in Rehab Room 132.
- **Key technical requirements:** Inspect and repair concrete, fill cracks at least 1/16 inch wide, remove gypsum buildup or other excess material, mechanically profile and clean the substrate, and perform one moisture test per 1,500 square feet. Install a moisture barrier, three coats of non-slip two-part epoxy, and a finished floor at least 50 mils thick. Include decorative flakes except in patient rooms, and finish flush with drains and cleanouts.
- **Facility and work requirements:** Provide labor, materials, tools, equipment, transportation, supervision, and incidentals. Coordinate with infection-control, safety, and engineering teams; protect adjacent areas; clean up daily; and limit disruption to facility operations. Provide warranties and maintenance training. Work is phased by area; phases lasting longer than about two weeks require facility approval. After-hours work may be arranged, but holiday work is not allowed.
- **Other notable requirements:** The project is subject to Illinois public-works prevailing-wage and safety requirements, including OSHA compliance and applicable Illinois labor requirements. A performance bond is required if the bid exceeds the stated threshold. No known asbestos was reported.

### Description

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a qualified, experienced, and licensed contractor to remove and replace flooring in approximately 16,230 square feet of patient and non-patient areas at the Alton Forensic Center. The work includes carpet removal and off-site disposal, concrete inspection and preparation, moisture testing, and installation of two-part epoxy flooring with cove base and specified finish requirements. The contractor must provide the labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and related services needed to complete the work. This is a Small Business Set Aside, and attendance at the pre-bid meeting is mandatory.

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