This bid is being cancelled because the University will reevaluate the project specifications and rebid the request at a later date.
Addendum 5 is available for downloading. It includes clarification Questions and Answers.
Addendum 4: The bid opening date has been changed to January 31, 2013. The Pre-Bid Conference Attendee Register included herein.
Addendum 3: Questions regarding this bid are due in writing to Kunal Shah, Kushah@uillinois.edu no later than 12:00 PM, CST, January 18, 2013.
The bid opening date has been changed to Thursday, January 24, 2013.
This bid is for provision of Cooling Towers Only. The installation for the Cooling Towers will be bid under a separate Invitation for Bid.
First published Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Sealed bids will be accepted at the address below until 2:00 PM, Thursday January 31, 2013:
Purchasing Division (M/C 560)
809 South Marshfield Avenue
Chicago, IL
60612-7203
The University will hold a Pre-Bid and Site-Visit Conference. Representatives from the Purchasing Division and Capital Program will comprise the panel to respond to answer any questions regarding the Cooling Tower and Invitation to Bid procedures. It is not mandatory that the Contractors attend this Pre-Bid and Site-Visit Conference, however it is highly recommended. Prospective Proposers must respond at 312-996-2850 or Margaret Kibaya at 312-996-2054 or e-mail makibaya@uic.edu on or before January 7th, 2013, with firmâs name and number of attendees. A maximum of two representatives from each firm may attend. Attendees are requested to bring a copy of the sealed bid. Drawings will be available at the Pre-Bid Conference.
If special accommodations are required for Bidder to attend the Pre-Bid Conference or the proposal opening, contact Margaret Kibaya at (312-996-2054) or email at makibaya@uic.edu no later than three days before the event.
The Pre-Bid Conference will be held on:
DATE: January 10, 2013
TIME: 10:00 am
PLACE: University of Illinois, East Plant
1140 S. Morgan Street
Chicago, IL
For additional information, contact:
State Purchasing Officer - Gary Reis
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.
Solicitation documents may be obtained by contacting the Purchasing Office.
