Illinois Office of the Secretary of State - Re-bid Howlett 3rd Floor Window Repairs - 26-350SOS-SOS35-B-52025 (2026)
Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of IllinoisState · Springfield, IL- Due
- May 12, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 17, 2026
- Contract term
- 4 years
- Primary contact
- Katie Speck
The 30-second brief
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is requesting bids for the correction of water infiltration at the windows on the historic 3rd floor library portion of the Howlett Building, located at 501 S 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62756. The work involves window repairs, installation of storm windows, glass cleaning, plaster and wall surface repair, bird netting removal and reinstallation, and related masonry and sealant work. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board and have 5 years of experience in large-scale storm window installation on historical structures. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 501 S 2nd Street, Rm 037, Springfield, IL 62756. Bids are due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM via BidBuy.
Price, responsibility, responsiveness
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Summary
The Illinois Office of the Secretary of State is requesting bids for the correction of water infiltration at the windows on the historic 3rd floor library portion of the Howlett Building, located at 501 S 2nd Street, Springfield, IL 62756.
The work involves window repairs, installation of storm windows, glass cleaning, plaster and wall surface repair, bird netting removal and reinstallation, and related masonry and sealant work. Bidders must be pre-qualified by the State of Illinois Capital Development Board and have 5 years of experience in large-scale storm window installation on historical structures. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM at 501 S 2nd Street, Rm 037, Springfield, IL 62756. Bids are due by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM via BidBuy.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
3- Price
- Responsibility
- Responsiveness
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
5- Vendor Disclosure
- IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure
- Bid Bond 10%
- Performance Bond
- CDB Qualification Certificate
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Office of the Secretary of State
Questions about this BID
How do I respond to this Bid from Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 12, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Katie Speck.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this Bid?
Most government agencies, including Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the Bid submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Katie Speck. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Price, responsibility, responsiveness" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 4 years. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this Bid?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Vendor Disclosure, IPG Active Registered Vendor Disclosure, Bid Bond 10%, Performance Bond, CDB Qualification Certificate. Review the full document from Illinois Office of the Secretary of State | State of Illinois for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.