Eastern Illinois University
Invitation for Bid: WEIU Tower Modifications
This bid will not be awarded, as none of the respondents were considered responsive, as none of them made a good faith effort to utilize BEP Vendors as subcontractors. This procurement need will be rebid.
See the attached amendment that contains vendors present at the pre-bid call in meeting. The Bid opening date remains the same at November 2, 2018.
First published Thursday, October 18, 2018
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Friday November 2, 2018:
Procurement, Disbursements & Contract Services
1135 Old Main
600 Lincoln Avenue
Charleston, IL 61920-3099
Due to the FCC Spectrum Repack the WEIU tower needs to be modified to comply with the requirements of the ANSI/TIA-222-G. The current antenna will need to be removed and replaced, and in addition, a temporary antenna needs to be installed and later removed. The current lighting system needs to be removed and replaced with a new lighting system. There are also existing maintenance and repair items that are in need of correction.
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
The University reserves the right to accept or reject any and all responses or parts thereof. Vendor may expect payment thirty to sixty days after receipt of invoice, unless otherwise stated in the bid documents.
Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) eligibility number is required on all proposals, if applicable. This procurement may be contingent on Board of Trustees approval. There is a BEP goal for this procurement. See solicitation documentation for details. The contract(s) for this solicitation could exceed $50,000 annually.
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.
