Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-MENTH-B-54412

Unit F asbestos flooring abatement and epoxy floor replacement

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking a contractor to abate asbestos flooring and install epoxy floors in Unit F at Chester Mental Health Center. - Government buyer: Illinois Department of Human Services, Mental Health Department, Chester Mental Health Center, Chester, Illinois. - Scope: Remove asbestos-containing tile and mastic and replace flooring across two patient housing modules totaling approximately 10,632 square feet (about 5,316 square feet per module). - Work requirements: Remove tiles intact using heat, remove remaining mastic with an approved solvent, and dispose of asbestos waste off facility grounds. Grind the concrete substrate to at least a 120-grit finish, repair cracks 1/16 inch or larger, and install a compatible vapor barrier. - Flooring specifications: Install a non-slip, two-part epoxy system with at least two coats and a finished thickness of at least 80 mils. Include decorative flakes except in patient rooms, a UV-, chemical-, and abrasion-resistant top coat, cove base except in patient rooms and closets, and approximately 4-inch epoxy base strips in patient rooms. - Phasing and safety: Complete and obtain approval for one module before beginning the next. Control dust, debris, fumes, and contamination; meet behavioral-health safety requirements and applicable regulations; clean the work area, correct deficiencies, and provide manufacturer warranty documentation. - Other requirements: The attachment describes Illinois prevailing-wage compliance, a 90% Illinois labor requirement in applicable circumstances, OSHA compliance, and a surety bond as required by law. - OEMs and named vendors: No flooring-system OEMs, brands, or commercial vendors are identified. The Illinois Department of Human Services and Chester Mental Health Center are the identified buyer organizations.

Description

The Chester Mental Health Center seeks abatement and removal of asbestos floor tiles and mastic from approximately 10,632 square feet of flooring in Unit F, followed by installation of a non-slip epoxy flooring system. The work includes preparing the concrete substrate and installing a vapor barrier, and must be coordinated to minimize disruption to patient care. The work is at 1315 Lehmen Drive, Chester, Illinois. Attendance at the October 22, 2026 pre-bid conference is mandatory for bidding vendors.

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