Western Illinois University
Invitation for Construction Bid: Thompson Hall Chiller Replacement
Addendum 2 has been issued. This includes additional clarifications/drawings from the project AE firm, Ross & Baruzzini.
The bid opening dates have been extended one week to October 8, 2020 (mech/elec/vent) and October 9, 2020 (general). Questions regarding glycol and an electrical distribution request will be addressed in Addendum 2 to be posted at a later date.
Addendum 1 has been issued. This includes clarifications from the project AE firm, Ross & Baruzzini, and the pre-bid attendance sheets.
First published Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Project Description
Provide all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to remove the existing items as indicated in the Thompson Hall Dining Mechanical Room and Residence Hall Mechanical/Electrical Room in Western Illinois University's Thompson Hall, Macomb, IL. Install two (2) new chillers (Owner-furnished), pumps, electrical gear including electrical substation (Owner-furnished), and associated piping, conduits, controls, supports, and auxiliary equipment, including upgrade existing cooling tower and construction of new electrical room. All work to be completed as specified in the drawings, specifications, and project manual.
General Contractor
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Friday, October 9, 2020:
At the following address
227 Sherman Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Mech/Elec/Vent
Sealed bids will be accepted below until 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2020:
At the following address
227 Sherman Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455-0000
A mandatory pre-bid meeting and mandatory site visit will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at 10:00 AM CST at WIU's Grigsby Physical Plant large training room, Macomb, IL. The site visit will be held immediately following the meeting. Attendees must provide/wear a face covering/mask. Go to https://www.wiu.edu/selfcheck/ for current Protect the 'Necks Daily COVID-19 Self-Check information.
For instructions on how to obtain a comprehensive purchase description, disclosure or contract forms, contact:
Lora Lidaywa
Western Illinois University
Sherman Hall 227
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-1819
FAX: (309) 298-1927
Chief Procurement Officer - John Donato
State Purchasing Officer - Constance Ratliff
All responses must include:
- Sealed envelopes containing the bids have the bid number and project title on the envelope.
- There is a 20 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.
