University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bid #BAU14008
Invitation for Construction Bid: Orchard Downs Apartment Renovations - Building 780
Award Info Published Friday April 25, 2014
Awarded to:
Contractor: Bishop Brothers Inc, Peoria, IL
Amount: $986,313
Division of Work: 1 - General (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 4)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: Reliable Plumbing & Heating Company, Champaign, IL
Amount: $94,095
Division of Work: 2 - Plumbing (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: A & R Mechanical Contractors Inc., Urbana, IL
Amount: $38,000
Division of Work: 3 - Htg AC Temp Cont (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 1)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: A & R Mechanical Contractors Inc., Urbana, IL
Amount: $90,150
Division of Work: 4 - Ventilation (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Contractor: Glesco Electric Inc, Urbana, IL
Amount: $183,400
Division of Work: 5 - Electrical (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 1)
Terms:  One-time transaction
Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 12
Comments:
Division 1 - Successful responsive bidder:
17.71% MAFBE

Division 1 - Unsuccessful responsive bidders:
Broeren Russo $1,011,000 (16.11% MAFBE)
Path Construction $1,028,600 (15.75% MAFBE)
Mid-States General $1,039,000 (18.82% MAFBE)
Grunloh Construction $1,081,500 (17.05% MAFBE)

Division 2 - Successful responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE

Division 2 - Unsuccessful responsive bidders:
Davis-Houk Mechanical $109,190 (15.46% MAFBE)
A&R Mechanical $137,649 (15% MAFBE)
G.A. Rich & Sons $167,300 (15.24% MAFBE)

Division 3 - Successful responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE

Division 3 - Unsuccessful responsive bidder:
Reliable Plumbing $42,690 (15% MAFBE)

Division 4 - Successful responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE

Division 4 - Unsuccessful responsive bidders:
E. L. Pruitt Company $101,212 (15% MAFBE)
Reliable Plumbing $109,110 (15% MAFBE)
Allied Mechanical $118,932 (5.04% MAFBE)

Division 5 - Successful responsive bidder:
15% MAFBE

Division 5 - Unsuccessful responsive bidder:
Krut's Electric $188,000 (15% MAFBE)
The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.
First published Friday, March 7, 2014
Project Description
The project consists of the renovation and remodeling of twelve one- and two-bedroom apartment units including: selective demolition of existing and new general, plumbing, HVAC and electrical materials, systems and equipment; new interior finishes; replacement of existing windows; replacement of doors and associated hardware; improvement to the appearance of entrances; mechanical, electrical and plumbing upgrades compliant with current codes; replacement of furnaces with the new units including AC coil/condenser; upgraded electrical service; installation of Owner supplied appliances; and asbestos and lead abatement. The scope also includes adding insulation along the interior face of exterior walls; the replacement of the roof including adding insulation to the roof; and updating the hardscape.

Please see the attached file for more information.
Division 1 - General Work
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:30 PM, Thursday, April 3, 2014:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: Nick Stanev, nstanev@illinois.edu, (217) 265-6789
Champaign, IL 61820
Divisions 2, 3, 4, and 5
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:30 PM, Tuesday, April 1, 2014:
The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois c/o
Facilities and Services - UIUC
1501 South Oak Street, Room 115
Attention: Nick Stanev, nstanev@illinois.edu, (217) 265-6789
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

  • BAU14008ad.pdf (106 KB)

Conflict of Interest Document

  • COI_ARBAU14008DOW3042214.pdf (335 KB)
  • COI_ARBAU14008DOW4042214.pdf (334 KB)
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