Opportunity
Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54505
Reconstruction of Three Receiving Docks at Alton Mental Health Center
Posted
October 13, 2026
Respond By
October 29, 2026
Identifier
27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54505
NAICS
238110
The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking reconstruction of three receiving docks at Alton Mental Health Center. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Human Services, Mental Health Department; project site is Alton Mental Health Center in Alton, Madison County, Illinois. - Scope: Replace or reconstruct the receiving docks at the Willow Building, Storeroom, and Forensic Center, including demolition as needed, reinforced-concrete platforms, dock bumpers, concrete restoration, and new or repaired stairs and handrails. - Willow Building: 1 dock, 32 ft 6 in × 9 ft 7 in × 43 in; includes new concrete stairs and handrails and truck-bed height alignment. A dock lift may be considered if suitable alignment cannot be achieved by adjusting the dock height. - Storeroom: 1 dock, 12 ft 7 in × 8 ft 7 in × 32 in; includes repair of existing concrete steps and repair or replacement of the handrail as needed. - Forensic Center: 1 dock, 18 ft × 8 ft × 46 in; includes repairs to existing steps and handrail and approach adjustments for safe truck alignment. - OEMs and vendors: No OEMs, manufacturers, or project vendors are named. Specified materials include commercial-grade laminated rubber dock bumpers or approved equal and corrosion-resistant handrails made of galvanized steel, aluminum, or stainless steel. - Notable requirements: Meet applicable structural, accessibility, life-safety, OSHA, and Illinois prevailing-wage requirements. State-funded public works must generally use at least 90% Illinois laborers during periods of excessive unemployment, subject to exceptions. Contractors must provide required product and construction submittals and verify dock alignment and related work before acceptance. - Additional attachment reference: Hazardous-waste cleanup is described in the state labor-provision attachment, but is not identified as work in the receiving-dock project scope.
Description
The solicitation seeks complete replacement and reconstruction of three receiving docks at Alton Mental Health Center, located at the Willow Building, Storeroom, and Forensic Center. Work includes demolition as needed, reconstruction of dock platforms, installation or repair of concrete stairs and handrails, new dock bumpers, and restoration of adjacent concrete. Contractors must make height and angle adjustments as needed to provide a safe, proper interface with delivery trucks and comply with applicable codes. Attendance at the mandatory pre-bid meeting is required before submitting a bid.