Public Higher Education Bulletin

The Board of Trustees of Illinois State University hereby requests sealed bids for construction work on the lower level remodeling work of Redbird Arena project (Bid # LB082604).

The work includes partial remodeling of approximately 13,600 s.f. of existing Redbird Arena lower level areaways, new walls, ceiling, interior finishes, mechanical systems, lighting, sprinkler, and plumbing. The project shall be substantially completed by March 1, 2005. Separate bid shall be submitted for the following subdivisions of work; General, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilating, Electrical, and Sprinkler.

Bidding documents may be obtained at Moorhead-Gruber Architects, 495 Devonshire Drv., Champaign, IL 61820, PH 217.356.3414. Prime contractors may receive a maximum of 3 sets on a refundable basis and subcontractors/suppliers may receive 1 set on a refundable basis. A deposit of $100 is required in the form of a certified check, money order, cashiers check, or contractor''s card. Payment is to be made to Moorhead-Gruber Architects.

Sealed envelopes containing the bids will be marked lower level remodeling work of Redbird Arena. Bids will be received up to the hour of 2:00 PM local time, on Thursday, August 26, 2004. Immediately after closing time for receiving bids, they will be opened publicly and read.

All bids must include:

• 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 Bond.
• All bidders must submit a PC-2 form as required by the Illinois Department of Human Rights.

A mandatory prebid is scheduled for August 11, 2004, 1:30 PM local time, Redbird Arena, Redbird Room, Illinois State University, Normal, IL. If your company intends to submit a prime bid for this project, you must attend this meeting and your company name must appear on the official attendance log. The attendance log will be used in the bid opening process. If your company name does not appear on the attendance log, your bid will not be opened.

(Submitted by Stephen M. Bragg, State Purchasing Officer.)