Public Higher Education Bulletin

Governors State University

Bid #D1302TMS

Invitation for Construction Bid: campus housing construction

Change Order

Published Wednesday March 5, 2014

Contractor: Carlson Brothers Inc.
Change Order Amount: $92,262

Additional work required.

The State Purchasing Officer for this procurement is now Lee Saulter.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

Award InfoPublished Monday January 28, 2013

Awarded to:

Contractor: Carlson Brothers Inc., Joliet, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $10,400,782
Division of Work: General Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 11)
Terms: One-time transaction

Contractor: Best Plumbing Inc., Crestwood, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $1,052,000
Division of Work: Plumbing Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 5)
Terms: One-time transaction

Contractor: Linear Electric Inc., Orland Park, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $3,089,148
Division of Work: Electric Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms: One-time transaction

Contractor: Dodson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., Pontiac, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $796,000
Division of Work: Ventilation Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms: One-time transaction

Contractor: F. E. Moran Inc., Northbrook, IL
Amount: An amount not to exceed $1,888,000
Division of Work: Heating Work (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 5)
Terms: One-time transaction

Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 27

Comments:

There was a 10% BEP goal for all divisions of work.

General Work: Award of base bid and both alternates.

MAFBE Goal: Successful bidder: Carlson Brothers Inc. 14.42%
MAFBE Goal: Unsuccessful bidders: Chicago Heights Construction Co. $11,079,500 (10.4%); Friedler Const. Co. $11,628,000 (12.4%); Henry Brothers Co. $10,769,000 (15.15%); IHC Construction Companies LLC $13,621,021 (10%); John Burns Construction Co. $12,551,000 (10.03%); Pernix Group Inc. $12,536,620 (11.56%); Reliable & Associates Construction Co. $11,987,800 (0%); R.L. Sohol General Contractor Inc. $11,706,000 (5.4%); The Lombard Company $11,825,000 (16.9%); Tower Contracting LLC $10,444,000 (17.71%); and Vissering Construction Company $11,480,000 (0%).

Plumbing Work: Award of base bid.

MAFBE Goal: Successful bidder: Best Plumbing Inc. (0%)
MAFBE Goal: Unsuccessful bidders: C.R. Leonard Plumbing & Heating Inc. $1,527,041 (0%); A & H Plumbing & Heating Company Inc. $1,864,700 (10%); and Commercial Mechanical Inc. $1,555,000 (0%). "No bids" were received from LGS Plumbing and Omega Products.

Ventilation Work: Award of base bid.

MAFBE Goal: Successful bidder: Dodson Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. $796,000 (5%)
MAFBE Goal: Unsuccessful bidders: Amber Mechanical Contractors Inc. $938,000 (10%); RJ Olmen Company $1,000,000 (0%); and Stern Corporation $1,115,000 (3.95%).

Electrical Work: Award of base bid.

MAFBE Goal: Successful bidder: Linear Electric Inc. (43.9%)
MAFBE Goal: Unsuccessful bidders: Block Electric Company Inc. $3,304,777 (21%); Ruder Electric Inc. $3,361,158 (35.5%); and Broadway Electric Inc. $4,777,000 (25%).

Heating Work: Award of base bid.

MAFBE Goal: Successful bidder: F.E. Moran Inc. $1,888,000 (10%);
MAFBE Goal: Unsuccessful bidders: Amber Mechanical Contractors Inc. $1,934,800 (0%); Commercial Mechanical Inc. $1,972,700 (8.82%); Oakbrook Mechanical Services Inc. $1,987,500 (37%); Quality Control Systems Inc. $2,324,000 (10.48%) and Premiere Mechanical Inc. $2,046,000 (0%).

These awards are subject to the approval of the University's Board of Trustees. Low bidders are recommended in all awards.

The University award process may be delayed up to thirty days as this award goes through a state approval process.

First published Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Project Description
GSU is bidding the construction of a student housing/apartment building, including related site improvements. The building will be a 3-story wood-frame structure totaling approximately 94,000 SF. Work includes concrete footings/foundations, concrete and brick masonry, wood framing, steel stairs, asphalt shingles, wood and hollow metal doors, residential windows, glazed storefront, mechanical systems, electrical, tel-data, plumbing, and fire protection. Site improvements include concrete and asphalt paving/walks, underground utilities, perimeter fencing, and landscaping.

General work, and all trades are defined in the specification as multiple divisions of work.

MBE/FBE contracting/subcontracting/supplier goals apply to this project.

There is a mandatory pre-bid meeting scheduled on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. Vendors are required to call Sue at (708)534-4056 to register in advance & receive time/location information.

Public bid openings occur at 2:30 PM CST on the applicable due date for bids.

General contract work

Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, December 20, 2012:

Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

Label exterior of bid package as GENERAL WORK.

Ventilation work

Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012:

Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

Label exterior of bid package as VENTILATION WORK.

Plumbing work

Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012:

Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

Label exterior of bid package as PLUMBING WORK.

Heating work

Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012:

Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

Label exterior of bid package as HEATING WORK.

Electrical work

Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, December 18, 2012:

Procurement
One University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

Label exterior of bid package as ELECTRICAL WORK.

State Purchasing Officer - Lee Saulter

All responses must include:

Submit 4 copies of the response as defined in the specifications.
Sealed envelopes containing the bids have the bid number and project title on the envelope.
Bid security (see complete bid for details).
A letter from a surety company in substantially the form set forth in the Instructions to Bidders assuring the issuance of the performance and payment bonds.

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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