Public Higher Education Bulletin

University of Illinois at Chicago

Bid #BA909C19044A

Invitation for Construction Bid: Air Handling Unit-908 & 909- 5th Floor

Award Info Published Monday September 21, 2020

Awarded to:

Contractor: Joseph Construction Company, Lynwood, IL
Amount: $311,204
Division of Work: Division 01 (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 4)
Terms: One-time transaction

Contractor: Kroeschell Engineering Co., Inc., Brookfield, IL
Amount: $462,328
Division of Work: Division 03 (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms: One-time transaction

Contractor: R.J. Olmen Company, Glenview, IL
Amount: $179,890
Division of Work: Division 04 (unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 3)
Terms: One-time transaction

Number of unsuccessful, responsive bidders: 10

Comments:

Unsuccessful, Responsive Bidders - Div. 01:
AGAE Contractors Inc., Chicago, $606,880
F.H Paschen S.N. Nielsen Associates, Chicago, $726,250
Industria Inc., Des Plaines, $603,972
Powers Sons Construction Co. Inc., Gary, $642,000

Unsuccessful, Responsive Bidders - Div. 03:
Ideal Heating Company, Brookfield, $476,444
Mechanical Inc., Freeport, $213,000
Quality Controls Systems Inc., Crete, $555,000

Unsuccessful, Responsive Bidders - Div. 04:
Amber Mechanical Contractors Inc., Alsio, $249,300
Jameson Sheet Metals Inc., Plainfield, $189,265
Mechanical Inc., Freeport, $$551,000

See attached files for complete BEP information.

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

This notice has been modified

Published Monday July 6, 2020

The Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held via Zoom or call-in on July 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. Zoom link and call-in number are listed in the attached Addendum 01 and Agenda.

All bidders will need to attend a Pre-Bid Walkthrough which will be held on July 8, 2020. Instructions for scheduling the walkthroughs are found on the attached Addendum 01 and Agenda.

First published Wednesday, July 1, 2020

Project Description
College of Medicine West Tower is a 6 story classroom, building located on UIC's West campus at 1853 W. Polk Street. This project will install a new air handling unit (AHU), and construct two new dormers in the existing attic space locate on the 6th floor of the building. The AHU will be furnished by the Owner. The contractor will be responsible for installation and warranty of the unit. This work will integrate with a recent project on the 5th floor of Building 908 (College of Medicine West). For that reason, the AHU must be functional no later than January 15, 2021. It is expected that construction on the remainder of the project will continue until substantial completion. The demolition scope of work includes removal of the existing air handling unit, associated ductwork, electrical and ventilation systems, portions of the existing roof and structure to accommodate the new dormers, and portions of the 5th floor ceiling in buildings 908 and 909. New work will include the installation of a new air handling unit (AHU), provided by the Owner, electrical work and control wiring from a local distribution panel in the attic space of Building 909, associated ductwork in Buildings 908 and 909 that will serve the 5th floor spaces. In addition, two new dormers will be constructed in Building 909, and fire alarm and lighting will be re-installed on the 5th floor of buildings 908 and 909.

This Project is located at: 6th Floor penthouse of the 909 building located at 1853 W. Polk. The new ductwork will need to connect via the 6th floor to the 908 building located at 1819 W. Polk.

A MANDATORY pre-bid meeting will be held on 07/07/20 at 2:00PM CST prevailing time via the Zoom link or call-in number listed on attached Addendum 01. Representatives of the Owner and the Professional Services Consultant will be present to answer questions regarding the project and bidding procedures. All prospective bidders are REQUIRED to attend.

All bidders shall also schedule a meeting for the Pre-Bid Walkthrough which will be held on Wednesday, July 8. Instructions for scheduling the walkthrough can be found in attached Addendum 01.

See attached files for complete information.

Div 01

Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, July 23, 2020:

At the following address
Electronic Bid
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via Electronic Bidding

Div 03 and 04

Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Tuesday, July 21, 2020:

At the following address
Electronic Bid
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via Electronic Bidding

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Walter Hainsfurther
Walterh3@uic.edu
312-996-6068

For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:

Chris Rogan

Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato

State Purchasing Officer - John Knittle

All responses must include:

There is a 30 percent 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.

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