Illinois BidBuy #27-444DHS-DEVDI-B-54658

Replace two underground water isolation valves at the Kiley Developmental Center

The Illinois Department of Human Services is seeking replacement of two underground water isolation valves at the Kiley Developmental Center in Waukegan. - Government buyer: State of Illinois; Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Developmental Disabilities Department; Kiley Developmental Center (also referred to as Ann Kiley Center), Waukegan, Lake County. - Products requested: Two new underground water distribution isolation valves to replace existing 8-inch valves. No manufacturer, OEM, vendor, or part number is specified. - Work required: Excavate and remove the existing valves, install and test replacements, provide a valve key, restore disturbed pavement or landscaping, and remove work-generated waste. - Requirements: Work must follow applicable local codes, NFPA standards, and Illinois Plumbing Code procedures. The contractor must be an Illinois-licensed plumber and be bonded and insured. A site visit and pre-bid conference are required. - Workforce and labor requirements: The prime contractor must self-perform at least 51% of the contract work with qualifying permanent, full-time W-2 employees. Illinois labor must comprise at least 90% of the workforce during periods of excessive unemployment when the state-law requirement applies. OSHA and Illinois prevailing-wage requirements also apply. - Named OEMs and vendors: None identified. The attached state labor provisions also refer generally to public works and hazardous-waste cleanup; no separate cleanup work is specified for this valve project.

Description

DHS seeks a vendor to replace two underground water distribution system isolation valves at the Ann Kiley Center in Waukegan, Illinois. The work includes excavating, removing, and disposing of two existing 8-inch valves; installing new valves in accordance with applicable local codes, NFPA standards, and Illinois Plumbing Code procedures; and testing the valves and providing a valve key. The contractor must restore disturbed landscaping or pavement and remove waste generated by the work. Contractors must visit the site before bidding and be licensed by the State of Illinois, bonded, and insured; a mandatory pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 10, 2026.

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