University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #BAU13133
Invitation for Construction Bid: Loomis Laboratory - Room 276 Classroom Renovation
Award Info Published Wednesday April 16, 2014
Awarded to:
Contractor: Bishop Brothers, Inc., Peoria, IL
Amount: $242,477
Division of Work: 1-General Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 5)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: A&R Mechanical Contractors, Inc., Urbana, IL
Amount: $13,404
Division of Work: 2-Plumbing Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: E. L. Pruitt Company, Springfield, IL
Amount: $21,417
Division of Work: 4-Ventilation Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 6)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: Rathje Enterprises, Inc. dba Bodine Electric of Decatur, Decatur, IL
Amount: $207,700
Division of Work: 5-Electrical Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 5)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: Superior Fire Protection Systems, Inc., Forsyth, IL
Amount: $17,940
Division of Work: 6-Sprinkler Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 4)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 23
Comments:
Division 1-Successful, responsive bidder:
23.94% MAFBE

Division 1-Unsuccessful, responsive bidders:
English Brothers Company $255,600 (20.84% MAFBE)
Associated Constructors Company $275,000 (19.27% MAFBE)
Tarter Construction $275,600 (25.12% MAFBE)
PATH Construction $278,000 (15.11% MAFBE)
Grunloh Construction $294,300 (19.11% MAFBE)

Division 2-Successful, responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE

Division 2-Unsuccessful, responsive bidders:
Davis-Houk Mechanical $17,549 (18.91% MAFBE)
G. A. Rich & Sons $22,950 (15.03% MAFBE)
Reliable Plumbing and Heating Company $25,380 (15.01% MAFBE)

Division 4-Successful, responsive bidder:
15.17% MAFBE

Division 4-Unsuccessful, responsive bidders:
A&R Mechanical Contractors $24,950 (15% MAFBE)
Reliable Plumbing and Heating $26,200 (15% MAFBE)
Allied Mechanical Services, Inc. $30,668 (17.05% MAFBE)
King-Lar Company $31,100 (15% MAFBE)
B.E.C. Mechanical, Inc. $32,689 (10.28% MAFBE)
The PIPCO Companies, Ltd. $37,400 (21.39% MAFBE)

Division 5-Successful, responsive bidder:
15.02% MAFBE

Division 5-Unsuccessful, responsive bidders:
Commercial Electric $209,411 (15.04% MAFBE)
Central Illinois Electrical Services, Inc. $212,799 (14.18% MAFBE)
Tom Davis Electric, Inc. $218,980 (15% MAFBE)
Potter Electric Service, Inc. $224,200 (15% MAFBE)
Glesco Electric, Inc. $291,400 (15.48% MAFBE)

Division 6-Successful, responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE

Division 6-Unsuccessful, responsive bidders:
The PIPCO Companies $18,800 (15.16% MAFBE
Prairie Fire Sprinkler $20,000 (15% MAFBE)
Fire Suppression Systems, Inc. $23,100 (15% MAFBE)
Automatic Fire Sprinkler $23,685 (15% MAFBE)
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Monday, February 10, 2014
Project Description
The project work includes architectural, mechanical and a/v upgrades to the existing rooms on the second floor of Loomis Laboratory. Architectural work includes demolition of interior walls, doors, frames, door hardware and asbestos floor tile. New work includes new walls, doors, windows, door hardware, a folding moveable partition wall, finishes, break room cabinetry, vinyl flooring and static dissipative tile. HVAC remodeling will include reworking existing ducts and adding new to provide heating and cooling to the new spaces. Sprinklers will be modified/extended into the remodeled spaces. AV work will include new projection screens and projectors, podiums and a sound system for the new classrooms.

Please see the attached file for more information.
Division 1 - General Work
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 6, 2014:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: James Sims, jimsims@illinois.edu, (217) 244-6425
Champaign, IL 61820
Divisions 2, 4, 5, and 6
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Monday, March 3, 2014:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: James Sims, jimsims@illinois.edu, (217) 244-6425
Champaign, IL 61820
State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle
All responses must include:
  • There is a BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details.

This transaction is subject to the State Board of Elections registration and certification requirements of Public Act 095-0971.

The State of Illinois has a policy to encourage prospective vendors to hire qualified veterans, minorities, females, persons with disabilities and ex-offenders.

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Specification Documents

  • BAU13133ad.pdf (139 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • COI_ARBAU13133DOW2040714.pdf (327 KB)
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