DHS IFB CRMHC Courtyard Fencing

Chicago Read MHC seeks removal and replacement of the courtyard fencing for Units A and C, including all labor, materials, equipment, utility identification, gates, post footings, the Unit A walkway, site restoration, and disposal. The new fencing shall match the existing B Unit fencing configuration. The curved upper section shall include fine steel mesh to deter climbing. The project is located at 4200 N. Oak Park Avenue, Chicago, IL 60634.

Vendor will be responsible for the complete removal and proper disposal of existing chain link fencing, fencing posts, concrete footing, top and bottom horizontal supports, gates, mesh, hardware and top anti-climb section.

Demolition of the existing fence includes removal of excess concrete debris in the fence line.

The vendor will be responsible for identifying all underground utilities before construction begins. It will be the vendor's responsibility to pay for any costs associated with any damage to utilities and other underground items.

340.7 linear feet; about 2,919 sq. ft. of fencing system.

Provide galvanized chain link fencing matching the existing B Unit fencing, gates, posts, and framework. The lower fence fabric shall have approximately 2-inch openings, and the curved upper section shall have fine steel mesh matching the existing facility fencing. The vendor shall inspect B Unit fencing at the pre-bid site visit and verify the configuration before bidding.

Each fence section shall be approximately 10 linear feet long and 10 feet high, with the curved top section projecting into the patio area, as shown on the project drawing (see drawing attachment). The total height from grade to the top of the curved section shall be approximately 15 feet. Provide bottom, middle, and top support bars on the outside of the chain link.

Unit A shall have a self-closing, double equipment gate on the east fence line at the concrete walkway leading out of the patio. Unit A shall also have a self-closing staff gate on the east fence line at the activities room egress path, approximately 4 feet wide by 8 feet high. Unit C shall have a self-closing, double equipment gate on the west fence line at the concrete walkway leading out of the patio. Unit C shall also have a self-closing staff gate on the west fence line at the activities room egress walk, approximately 4 feet wide by 8 feet high.

Vendor to set fence posts vertically, plumb, and encased in cylindrical concrete footings.

Vendor is responsible for repairing and restoring any damage to the landscape included, but not limited to, the leveling of ground near fencing and re-seeding lawn in any affected areas. Vendor is required to remove any excess dirt/debris from site.

The Vendor will be required to sweep yard of all materials daily. Final sweeping will be conducted with a metal detector by the vendor.

Only Electronic Submissions of Bids through BidBuy will be Accepted

The Bidder shall submit the listed documents in BidBuy under the Attachments tab in the appropriate "Required Attachments" spaces.

• *IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure*
• *Offer to the State of Illinois*
• *Contract*
• *CO150* and required documents listed on CO150 attachment

Any information sent to the State outside of BidBuy, for example by US Mail, FedEx, UPS, e-mail, or hand delivery, will neither be accepted nor considered.

**Mandatory Self-Performance:** The Prime Vendor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 51% of the total amount of work to be performed under this Contract.

Vendor shall provide proof of insurance coverage prior to contract implementation. Vendor shall provide: (a) General Commercial Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage) and $2,000,000 Annual Aggregate; (b) Auto Liability, including Hired Auto and Non-owned Auto (Combined Single Limit Bodily Injury and Property Damage), in amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; and (c) Worker's Compensation Insurance in the amount required by law.

The contract will have an initial term commencing upon execution and ending on 6/30/2027.