# Illinois BidBuy #27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54570

Snow removal and ice-control services for the Illinois State Police Chicago Forensic Science Center

**Posted:** November 02, 2026
**Respond By:** November 23, 2026
**Identifier:** 27-493ISP-FOREN-B-54570
**NAICS:** 561790, 561730

The Illinois State Police is seeking a contractor to clear snow and control ice at its Chicago Forensic Science Center.
- **Government buyer:** Illinois State Police, Division of Forensic Science, Forensic Science Center at Chicago; Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
- **OEMs and vendors:** No OEMs, manufacturers, or prospective vendors are named in the notice.
- **Requested services and bid quantities:**
  - Ice control only—salt parking lots and sidewalks: 40 visits.
  - Snow removal and salting for 1–2 inches of snow: 40 visits.
  - Snow removal and salting for 2.1–4 inches: 30 visits.
  - Snow removal and salting for 4.1–8 inches: 20 visits.
  - The available source lists eight total bid items, but provides details for only items 1–5.
- **Key requirements:** Plow when snowfall reaches at least one inch; complete weekday service by 5:30 a.m.; use solid bulk salt; and cover designated parking lots, driveway, aprons, dock, gates, garage doors, dumpster area, and other access areas. Sidewalk service requires supervisor approval. The contractor supplies labor, supervision, materials, and equipment, remains on call 24/7, and follows site-specific snow-placement requirements. Cook County prevailing wage applies.
- **Other procurement details:** Small Business Set-Aside; award is intended for the lowest-priced responsive and responsible bidder submitting prices for all line items. The available notice does not specify a contract value.

### Description

The Illinois State Police is soliciting bids for snow removal and ice control at the Forensic Science Center at Chicago, 1941 West Roosevelt Road, Chicago. Work covers the facility’s parking areas and driveway, including plowing and salting, with service completed by 5:30 AM on weekdays; sidewalk service may also be required with prior approval. Solid bulk salt is required, and the vendor must provide the labor, materials, equipment, and supervision needed. Cook County prevailing wage applies, and award is to the apparent lowest bidder bidding on all line items.

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