Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54398

Chicago-Read Mental Health Center courtyard fencing replacement

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a contractor to replace courtyard fencing and complete related site work at Chicago-Read Mental Health Center. - Government buyer - Illinois Department of Human Services, Mental Health Department; Chicago-Read Mental Health Center, Chicago-Read MHC office, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois. - Scope and quantities - Remove and dispose of existing fencing, gates, posts, footings, supports, mesh, hardware, concrete, and debris; locate underground utilities; install approximately 340.7 linear feet of new galvanized chain-link fencing for Units A and C. - Provide four self-closing gates: two double equipment gates and two staff gates, with galvanized fabric and hardware. - Unit A work includes removing the center concrete path and installing a 3-inch asphalt walkway. Also includes anchoring work, site restoration, disposal, daily cleanup, and final metal-detector sweeping. - Notable technical requirements - Match the existing Unit B fence configuration. Lower fabric openings are approximately 2 inches; curved upper sections use fine steel mesh to deter climbing. Fence sections are approximately 10 feet long and 10 feet high, with curved tops reaching approximately 15 feet overall. - Equipment gates are approximately 10 feet wide by 9 feet 6 inches high; staff gates are approximately 4 feet wide by 8 feet high. Lift-up latches and padlocks must be compatible with the facility A-1 key. - The prime contractor must self-perform at least 51% of the work. - Companies named in drawing/title-block references - First Defence II, Inc.; Northern Illinois Fence; Barkers Engineering Ltd. These are not identified as required suppliers or as manufacturers of specified products. - OEMs and part numbers - No required OEM or product part numbers are specified.

Description

Chicago Read Mental Health Center seeks removal and replacement of courtyard fencing for Units A and C at 4200 North Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The work includes demolition and disposal of existing fencing and installation of a new galvanized chain-link fencing system, gates, supports, and related site restoration, matching the existing Unit B configuration. The curved upper section must include fine steel mesh to deter climbing. A mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 21, 2026, and bids are due October 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

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